This is the third time I am here to see the overlook. First time, I felt a little hard, second time a little better, and this time I didn’t feel that harder than the first and second. This might call a law of familarity. Also, I grew as a hike. I am able to see unseen scenaries and had some memeries of the trail. The trail that start from Los Liones gate doesn’t allow dogs, but there are other way from the fire road. Next time I will try with the fire road from the beginning. I went up to the overlook in an hour and 20 minutes, and stayed there for 20 minutes, and then went down. The total time taken was 2 hours and 55 minutes for 7 miles out and back.
Catalina Verdugo Trail
Hours: 1 and half hours ( about 3 miles loop)
Difficulty: Easy
Pet-Friendly: Dogs are allowed on leash. Not a steep or not too long.
Parking: Glendale Sports Complex Parking lot
This trail is easy and gradual ascent from the beginning to end. You can park your car in the parking lot, and take one end of the trail and continue. When you look at the junction, you can take left to the peak, or take a right as a loop then end in the other end.
San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek Trail
Hours: 10 hours ( about 18 miles out and back, 5420 feet elevation gain)
Difficulty: Difficult
Pet-Friendly: Dogs are allowed on leash. But, considering the length and height, your friend be better to stay at home.
Parking: Vivian Creek Trailhead Parking lot
