This place instantly became one of my favorite spots to hike too, photograph, meditate, pray and just enjoy GOD's awesome creations. Noting like listening to your favorite song on your ipod and just taking in the breathtaking views from up here.
More shots from up top Garcia Trail. I got a killer panorama shot at night that I will post shortly..
I took a little hike up Garcia Trail last week. My first time up there and it was awesome!!! 1240' gain in 1.4 miles. I will be posting some more shots soon including a panorama shot that I absolutely love! I went up with about 40lbs of camera gear but I would love to go back for a workout or just an early morning hike to enjoy the views. I will be visiting this trail frequently from now on. There is a huge cross up at the top too so if the hike kills you you can get a little prayer in too so that you make it back down!
Garcia Trail is steep, climbing some 866 vertical feet per mile. But the trail is well traveled and makes a nice workout hike (popular with students and staff from nearby Azusa Pacific University). A typical trail in the San Gabriels gains 400 to 600 vertical feet per mile, so Garcia Trail not only gives the legs and lungs a workout, but it also provides a reference mark in evaluating other trails.
If you haven't been to The Grove in LA before now is the time to go. It's all decked out for Christmas time and is just a great place to be. I took this shot yesterday Nov 30, 2010. Enjoy!
