Recreation Region: San Gabriel Mountains National Monument

West Fork Bikeway

Distance: 7 miles (one-way)
Difficulty: Easy
Total Climbing: Minimal

Current Conditions

Open ONLY on weekends and federal holidays.

Active Alerts

West Fork Road Closure Order

Reservations

General Information

What to Expect

For those seeking an easy stroll down a canopied paved trail with relaxing water sounds, then the West Fork is for you! This 7-mile hike can be accessed from Hwy. 39 and is located 14 miles above the city of Azusa, CA. This nationally-designated bikeway is very popular with bicyclists who enjoy flat surface. Follow the trail towards Glenn Campground (campground closed) and eventually Cogswell Dam.

During a hot summer day, hikers can cool off by dipping into the West Fork of the San Gabriel River under shade from sycamore, white alder, and willow trees.

It's important to note, however, this is one of the forest's more popular hikes and the nearby West Fork parking lot only accommodates 45 vehicles (make sure to display an Adventure Pass) so come very early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid the crowds.

Day use hours are 6 am to 10 pm.

Know Fire & Other Restrictions Before You Go!: These conditions can affect your entire trip. For example, Extreme and Critical fire use restrictions mean no campfires and no portable cooking systems/stoves. Bring cold food and no S'mores.

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual

$5/vehicle/day

Dogs must be on leash.

36 CFR 261.8 (d) Possessing a dog not on a leash or otherwise confined.

$150 fine

Address: 110 N. Wabash Avenue Glendora, CA 91741
Phone: (626) 335-1251
Hours: Open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed daily from 1 - 1:30 p.m. for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.24277778

Longitude: -117.8691667

Parking

This is one of the forest's more popular hikes and the nearby West Fork parking lot only accommodates 45 vehicles (make sure to display an Adventure Pass). Arrive very early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid the crowds.