Hiking Crystal Lake- Best Hiking in the Angeles National Forest: Los Angeles California

Hiking Crystal Lake Angeles National Forest near Los Angeles California. If you are looking for a great hike with few people in the Los Angeles area the Crystal Lake to Throop Peak trail is a great place to go. Starting from Crystal Lake- The infamous camp from Friday the 13th this hike rises up for 5 + miles through the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Wilderness.
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[@AliceFordAdventures]

Have you been to Crystal lake or hiked in the Angeles Forest?

[@johnpan78]

I have never been there and I don't know why. It's pretty close to where I live. Have you tried Bear Canyon in Angeles Crest?

[@jonathannumer5415]

I work at Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area, does that count?

[@AliceFordAdventures]

@@jonathannumer5415 in Oregon? That’s super neat.

[@jonathannumer5415]

@@AliceFordAdventures oh no, there is a Devil's Punchbowl in the San Gabriel mountain range in Los Angeles County

[@AliceFordAdventures]

@@jonathannumer5415 ohhh. Well I guess I better go check it out

[@WanderingSoleTV]

Wow, look at that blue sky! It's so great when you get a trail to yourself. Thank you for sharing your day with us!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Oh yes it sure is. I love to have the trail to myself

[@Seabass3920]

Nice video!! Mt Islip is a very pleasant hike. It kinda looks like your walking up to heaven to me. Overall great video

[@pacnwhiker1213]

I never sleep well before a hike or a backpacking trip either! I thinks it’s just the anticipation and excitement of the hike. We did Mt. St. Helens May 19th and I got no sleep the night before. Energy levels the next day were very low. Great video! Thanks!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

I would love to hike more in Washington State. Glad I'm not the only one with hiking nerves

[@pacnwhiker1213]

Alice Ford WA state offers some incredible hiking / backpacking opportunities, but please don’t tell anyone!!

[@vegasdavetv]

Alice!!!! Look forward to the video, good to see ya again

[@2011woodlands]

Great views, the time lapse of the clouds was interesting.

[@hillrunner2]

Incredible views! Looks challenging thanks for sharing.

[@Josh-pn4qb]

Great video! Hiked Mt. Baden-Powell few years back. Absolutely love it out there!

[@henryw4129]

Thanks for another great hike to a beautiful place!

[@NickandRachel]

Such a beautiful area! Thanks for sharing

[@John-jo8cp]

I’ve been looking for hikes in this area. Looks awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@kennyle8640]

I remember Camp Crystal Lake from waaaaay back. I did my 6th grade camp there and the Friday the 13th movies were big at that time which was about 30-odd years ago. We joked about it, but it made the night hikes just a bit spookier. I totally get what you mean about hiking anxiety. Every hike I've done that's been above just casual, I couldn't get to sleep the night before. That and the fact that I always had to drive from LA/OC to the trailhead made those first couple miles a bit of a slog early in the morning. I'm looking forward to getting back on the trail. Thanks for blazing tthe trail out there for us.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Kenny Le That’s so cool. Must have been a scary night for lots of the kids. Glad I’m not the only one with hiking anxiety

[@bergfanaten]

Haha that snow angel! Awesome hike!

[@tomsorensen158]

Well that was a beautiful hike. I've been to Baden Powell but not Mt. Hawkins. Can't wait to go exploring over in that area where you were. Excellent photography! Thank you! And I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos!

[@nevadahiker6661]

I don't really ever have bad dreams before, but every once in a while I wake up with the wrong mindset to do a long hike in an area that I am uneasy. Sometimes I wake up feeling excited and invincible, and sometimes I feel apprehensive. I usually go with my gut and do a shorter hike in a place I feel better about when that happens. I hike alone 95% of the time, but if a place ever gives me an anxious vibe I'll see if I can enlist someone to tag along with me! It is strange that certain hikes can trigger a sixth sense, but not others.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

I certainly agree. And since I often hike alone I tend to listen to those sixth senses most of the time too.

[@hikecamptrekk1540]

The must amazing thing is looking the clouds below 😍 from Cristal Lake at dawn after a rainy day

[@AliceFordAdventures]

That sounds awesome

[@eduardherak8599]

Moc krásný trek a krásná příroda tvé videa jsou velmi hezké z krásné přírody a hor 🏔🏔🏔👍❤️🌞🌹🌺🌸díky milá Alice ❤️👍🌹

[@davidortega357]

We did a 12 mile hike in carson.iceberg wilderness in Stanislaus National forest elevation 7000 feet lots of water firewood , fish, serene wilderness had a great time

[@FoodandFootprints]

Looks like a great place to hike! Amazing how the LA area has such diverse landscapes

[@elwoodblues9613]

Amazing fact: this trailhead is only a 45 minute drive from I-210 in Azusa. So it's much closer to civilization than you'd expect.

[@tombarnes7889]

a beautiful place; I think that the one place i miss from living in L.A

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

I absolutely love finding these amazing hikes in the LA area! I love how it's so alpine-looking, and my hubs and I really want to section-hike the PCT so it would be great to get up there to see it

[@AliceFordAdventures]

You should!

[@davideastlee9983]

Thank you Alice. You are a very enjoyable guide. I just did my first Mt. Wilson trail hike today.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Awesome. Hope it was beautiful

[@activeanonymous5014]

Awesome vid!

[@ApeMan]

Nice hike Alice!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Ape Man Thank you

[@TalkingWithBob]

Pretty hike ♥️♥️

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Bobs AdVanture It sure is

[@delphinelesterlost3285]

this is a great hike and a great video, it's fantastic to share the hike with you like that. The land feels very dry though, don't light a match!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Hahah yes its so dry in Socal.

[@adventureawaits5003]

Good stuff nice upload

[@OutdoorExistential]

I love this hike! If you go up again, maybe consider taking Hawkins Ridge back down to Crystal Lake? It is one of my favorite summertime spots in Angeles! Great Vid! Thank you!!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Outdoor Existential I sure will!!!

[@seanart1508]

That looks amazing around there, somewhere i'd love to go walking, thank you for this video.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

I hope you can one day.

[@seanart1508]

@@AliceFordAdventures Yes, i'd love to go there one day and do some serious walking, as i'm a keen rambler as we call it back home in the U.K.

[@FernAndoRelax69]

I need to try this one!!! Thanks!!!

[@Aggie98bqn]

Peace and safety, Alice Ford.

[@josemandujano7626]

Que Linda pasage 🌲🌾🌵🌳🌵🌾 bonito video senor Dios te bendiga y cordial saludo desde nor Hollywood California 🌵🌾🌳🌾🌲 te amo amor ♥️mujer 👩🎶🎷🎸👏👏🕊🕊

[@timvandusen4192]

I've hiked a lot of places like that in California. This video got me missing it, so will need to plan another hike there soon. I lived and worked there many years ago. As far as the rattlesnakes (which I've had many close encounters with), I've known people in the foothills where I did a lot of construction work who would keep Siamese cats, which according to them, are pretty much on a "seek and destroy mission" when it comes to those snakes, or any snake for that matter.

[@desertdogscalifornia]

Great video! I've never been there but I'll have to check it out.

[@AmericansAtLarge]

Alice I found you on Bobs Advanture livestream. Awesome channel & I find you very interesting! I’m a news anchor and appreciate your ability to embrace the camera while doing what you love 😊. Keep at it and thanks for showing us around!!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you so much Roger. Glad to connect with you here :)

[@donreinholz8121]

That was a beautiful hike. I didn't see any rattlesnakes. Sometimes I used to wake up early if I had plans for a hike.

[@elwoodblues9613]

I did this same route 2 years before you did. Except I went to the top of Mt. Islip too. There's a cool abandoned cabin on its peak, and you can see what's left of Crystal Lake from there. I camped in the campground for several nights. And one night, I heard a wolf chorus at around 9:30pm. Very cool.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

That’s so cool. I don’t know when I’ll be hiking in LA again but I’ll check that out when I do. Most likely coyotes out that way ;)

[@rommelnavarrette2831]

Nice video I want to do this hike. Oh and you seem to have a great personality

[@eddersilva195]

I love your work!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you

[@AshBeater421]

Nice video, brought back memories of a first hike with a late friend. I probably took this hike before you were born. :-)

[@uvbhadoo]

you are a good vlogger, keep it up.

[@CultureTrekking]

Not yet, but glad to know there is something to do besides shopping lol 😂

[@Zewanderingfrogs]

Ah California, missing you! That's a fantastic trail, totally something we would go hiking. We saw rattlesnakes a couple of time but never mountain lions! I am surprised to see snow. Northern Cal gets a ton in the winter, same for Mammoth, but I was not expecting Angeles NF to have some as well. Awesome views, that's what makes the pain in calves worth any hike :)

[@anthonyherrera9000]

Angeles crest always gets good amount of snow

[@darrelparlapiano2589]

People should come to the Olympic peninsula and forest if you want see some spectacular views and camping, we moved up here some three years ago and it's fantastic.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Yes! Hopefully I’ll be there later this summer

[@The.Travelbunny]

I never think of hikes and LA at the same time. Looks like the city has some beautiful trails and not too far away either.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

It certainly does! SO many great hiking trails nearby, but its too hot for summer hiking

[@elwoodblues9613]

This trailhead is only a 45 minute drive from I-210 in Azusa. And half of that distance will take you to the trailhead for the infamous Bridge To Nowhere.

[@ScotEllison]

I always enjoy your videos. I was surprised that you mentioned San Fernando Valley. I think you were looking toward Lake Los Angeles, which is in the high desert, south of Edwards Air Force base.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Perhaps hard to say if I was looking East or West from you there. I wasn’t looking at a map when I said that so possible that I’m off on my directions

[@DorianDardar]

Beautiful video, the part about your dreams was so cool, I remember analyzing dreams for children when I was a youth advocate, it always felt so involving. I remember writing and shooting a video, and then dreaming it afterwards, except that in my dream, instead of the actress I hired it was a girl I knew form high school and Katy Perry.

[@DorianDardar]

Tell me more about your dreams...

[@heroedeleyenda79]

Beautiful hike and beautiful girl. I hike all over the San Gabriel and Santa Monica mountains but for some reason this one has never been in my awareness so I'm going to have to check it out. You've just gained a new subscriber :)

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thanks so much. This was one I was unaware of too. Searching for the most obscure in this time of so many crowds led me here.

[@AVENTURASTOTALES]

Nice hike! Thank you for taking us along 😊🤙 Marcelo #4SeasonsAdventures

[@johnk4051]

I'm planning to hike to Baden-Powell from the Crystal Lake CG tomorrow and staying overnight. Now, I just hope I can make it at least to Throop Peak.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Have a great time. Start early

[@ActionAndyTV]

Very nicely filmed! I will come back for more :)

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you so much

[@MovinOnBob]

I loved this video Alice. Nice clear skys that day. I thought you moved to Georgia? Maybe I heard something wrong in your post. Anyway, good job. I'll have to try pancakes for trail food next time. ❤

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thanks Bob, I was working in Georgia the beginning part of the year. I sure did have clear skies this day it was just gorgeous out

[@greepie]

I grew up in Orange County and never knew hikes like this existed in Los Angeles.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Yes there are even some great open space even around Orange County that have some great hiking.

[@davidortega357]

I've been to crystal.lake to no hike just driving I. hike off blue Jay campground at Cleveland National forest hiking is fun in Norther. CALIFORNIA

[@user-jv9gx9dh9k]

When you hop on the PCT, you might be close to Mountain HIgh Ski Resort in Big Pine.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

This is the other side of the mountain but technically yes not too far away

[@brianpowell5082]

Nice video! I LOVE that area! Mt. Hawkins is 8,850', so you gained 3,000' + on that hike. Kudos! Next time, you should check Hawkins Ridge Trail; that one is gorgeous as well!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thanks Brian I sure will. I haven’t hiked this area since the fires this year and am looking forward to being in the Angeles forest again

[@brianpowell5082]

@@AliceFordAdventures Same here. Angeles NF is my "home away from home"! Many of my best adventures, on and off-trail, have happened here!

[@Westdawgg]

Your a babe! So pretty. God bless to all and safe hikes guys

[@TheYayaNet]

I love your energy! The view at 8:00 was amazing! I went up there today trying to find a different trail and wasn’t able to. Hmm up in the mountains trails aren’t that well defined or maybe I’m just too new to hiking. If you had let your fear of rattle snakes get to you where would you have gone instead? Are you ever scared to encounter any will animals and as a solo hiker do you have any other fears for which you take any precautions! Thanks for the great video!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

It is so easy to lose the trail in California. Always best to download an offline map and have gPS

[@snewogj]

Amazing video and scenery. What camera did you use to film the vlog shots with?

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you. I used a GoPro 8

[@snewogj]

@@AliceFordAdventures Thanks for the quick reply. I thought you might be using a gopro. I don’t currently have one, and I am considering the new 9. Some reviews say the nine is better and worse than the 8 in ways. Have you had experience with it which leads you to have an opinion?

[@rudedog062]

I hope you did Windy Gap to Crystal Lake? Great hike!

[@rudedog062]

From 2014 makes me feel old! kzbin.info/www/bejne/foDboGONjtWCeZY

[@AliceFordAdventures]

I did Crystal Lake up Windy gap to Hawkins

[@AliceFordAdventures]

@@rudedog062 Ill watch it next

[@mrbigreddog420]

👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@missyadair8389]

Hi Alice I really like your videos. I have a question so I always hike alone and from the videos I think you do to. I also make the mistake of reading to much on social media about snakes, Mountain Lions etc I get so nervous to go because of it. Do you have any advice on how you get through the nerves of what you read and hiking alone. Thanks!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Hi Missy, Thanks so much for watching. I do hike alone most of the time. If you tend to be nervous I would say 1 try to stay off of social media before a hike, maybe stick to reading trail reviews on All Trails or hiking websites. I also recommend just being overly prepared. I don't wear headphones and am always listening to the sounds of nature just in case I hear a snake. Just be observant. If you are hiking in snake country it's also best to avoid hiking right after it rains as snakes come out to try and get warm on pavement and warm dirt. You can also bring a trekking pole to poke the bushes. I always listen to my instincts too, sometimes I turn around, sometimes I change morning of on which hike I am going to do. Sometimes I sing out loud or carry a rock when I am hiking through tall bushes when I can't see what's around me. If a specific hike scares you too much, skip it or do it with a friend. But i find that educating myself on animals and their habits really helps me alot.

[@hikecamptrekk1540]

Wow 😱 there are bears 🐻 and mountain lions in these part and are doing these hike alone 😬😬😬😬

[@valerieloskota3094]

Taking a half of a benadryl the night before a hike, let's me sleep the whole night.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Oh gosh! I would never get up haha

[@marttinsoto88]

could you tell me where that hiking is please? I have been in MIllard Falls, Dawn Mine, Castle Canyon, Echo Mountain and White City Ruins.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

It’s in the description

[@Leojakeson565]

what is the shortest trail to get there

[@AliceFordAdventures]

To get where? I started at the parking lot.

[@jayinla228]

Dumb question but is there cell reception up there?

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Not a dumb question, I am not sure I remember if the whole trail has reception but certainly some areas do. Most of the hikes I have done in the Angeles Crest area though has limited or no service so best to plan for that and if you get service its a bonus. DOwnload all maps and directions before going.

[@jayinla228]

@@AliceFordAdventures thanks!

[@laurenboni]

When do you think it will be too late to hike this trail, to avoid snow?

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Probably December but it all depends on when we start to get winter rain in LA and SoCal

[@laurenboni]

@@AliceFordAdventures truly. we never know!

[@calebfoote7937]

Could you camp off the trail? Or no?

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Yes you can there is dispersed camping all throughout the Angeles Forest. You will just need an adventure pass to park on any roads in the National Forest

[@Leojakeson565]

what the name of the trail that you went through?

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Crystal lake to throop peak as I said at the start of the video

[@anjayapant]

HELLO ALICE .HOW IS YOUR LIFE GOING ON ?

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Really goo thanks

[@val-xo7ud]

Did I miss the lake?

[@AliceFordAdventures]

You start at camp Crystal lake I do not show the lake in the video

[@val-xo7ud]

@@AliceFordAdventures that makes sense. I've been doing bridge to nowhere for years and I didn't know there was a lake nearby. Nice video!

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Crazy that whole area is burned beyond recognition today!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Jon MacDonald That’s just heartbreaking.

[@maxsdad538]

But if you try to prevent it, you get a catastrophe like what destroyed over 35% of Yellowstone back in 1988. Fires aren't just "natural", they're necessary. It's nature's version of "spring cleaning".

[@bodegabreath4258]

I very much like your vids. Always interesting. However, being the malcontent that I am, I have a complaint, just the one, said complaint being, your vids are too short. Wish they were a whole lot longer. This one was so short wasn’t even winded at the end of it.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Ok thanks for the note 😆

[@maxsdad538]

If you really want the hairs on the back of your neck to stand up, think about this: the black bear is NOT native to the Angeles National Forest area, it was brought into the area back in the 1930's. And EVERY place named Bear Canyon, Bear Creek, Bear Valley, Grizzly Flats, etc was named after the 2000lb+ California Coastal Grizzly that used to roam those mountains and (often) the STREETS of Los Angeles and surrounding communities, up until around 100 years ago. In fact, the last grizzly shot in Los Angeles was killed in 1916 in Sunland. The Grizzly's not our state animal for nothing. Nom nom nom.

[@thomasdroher3890]

Very nice video but the music didn't match

[@brunoreyes1730]

I'm a new subscriber!! Beautiful day and beautiful girl...