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Nat. Rec. TrailLand Manager
USFSLand Manager
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaAngeles National Forest
Pasadena, California -
AKARedbox
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonAll year
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Ride in RainYes
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
This section of the Gabrielino Trail is locally known as "Red Box to Switzers" because it starts at the Red Box Ranger Station and ends at Switzers Campground. Fast and flowy for the first two miles, with broad turns and occasional chunk. It gets gradually rougher as it drops into the canyon, culminating in an advanced level, waterfall-style rock garden. The rock garden is a short, easy hike if it becomes too challenging for intermediates. The last two miles are less steep, have some tight switch backs with moderate exposure. There is a also a brief climb with a couple of switchbacks just before your reach the end. Note: there is a free water fountain at Red Box Ranger Station. If the ranger station is open, a floor pump is also on hand and snacks can be purchased. These amenities and easy access to Hwy 2 make this a popular trail for shuttle repeats. That said, this trail is quite climbable and near a popular hiking center so it is not unusual to encounter uphill traffic and hikers.
Access Info
Take the Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2) North exit from the 210 freeway. Follow Hwy 2 until you see the first ranger station. This is where you can buy an Adventure Pass, which you will need for parking anywhere inside the Angeles National Forest. From there, head up the high four miles until you come to the Red Box Ranger Station parking lot on your right. It will be where Hwy 2 intersects with Mount Wilson Red Box Road.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Gabrielino Trail (NRT) mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-1,305 ft
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Altitude min3,309 ft
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Altitude max4,615 ft
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Altitude start4,615 ft
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Altitude end3,310 ft
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Grade-5.9%
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Grade max-46.3%
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Grade min11.5%
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Distance climb1,870 ft
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat725 ft
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Avg time00:54:05
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Avg reverse time02:00:16
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- 23 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jan 1, 2025
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