4.8km
Total Distance
400m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A 4.8 km climb from Buckhorn on the Angeles Crest Highway, up the Mount Waterman Trail through pine forest to the broad 2,433 m summit, with about 400 m of gain. The top is a granite plateau with views over the San Gabriel Mountains and the Mojave Desert. Snow can cover the trail and close the highway in winter.

Route Map

Along the trail

Parking
71m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T2
Surface
natural ground

Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate