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Sierra Alta

Ends at Jarvi Memorial Observation Site
Inside Angeles National Forest
Camp 2 mi away

0.2 mi one way · 84 ft climb · 6,776 ft high point · Hard

In Angeles National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Sierra Alta reaches Jarvi Memorial Observation Site at 6,776 ft in Angeles National Forest. Difficult, 0.2 mi.

Elevation

53 ft of gain and 84 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

2.0 mi from the trailhead
Deer Group Camp
Campground · California
2.5 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

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North Devils Backbone
- Summits Mount San Antonio
- Inside San Bernardino National Forest
- 3,242 ft of climbing
3.7 mi one way · 3,242 ft climb · Very hard
San Bernardino National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Jarvi Memorial Observation SiteDestination · 0.0 mi in
Islip Saddle Day Use Area and TrailheadNearby · 0.0 mi in
Islip SaddleNearby · 0.0 mi in

Nearby reading

Islip Saddle

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 0.2 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 53 ft
Descent: 84 ft
High point: 6,776 ft
Low point: 6,692 ft
Difficulty: Hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 14
Trailhead: 34.3557° N · 117.8600° W

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Crystal Lake

Campground

3.5 mi from the trailhead

Jackson Flats

Campground

14 mi from you

Baldy Bowl Trail

Summits Mount San Antonio
Inside Angeles National Forest
3,314 ft of climbing

2.6 mi of trails · 3,314 ft climb · Very hard

Angeles National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

Devils Backbone Trail

Summits Mount San Antonio
Inside Angeles National Forest
2,421 ft of climbing

2.7 mi one way · 2,421 ft climb · Very hard

Angeles National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Islip Ridge Trail

Summits Mount Islip
Inside Angeles National Forest
2,731 ft of climbing

4.9 mi one way · 2,731 ft climb · Very hard

Angeles National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Mt. Baldy Trail

Summits Mount San Antonio
Inside Angeles National Forest
6,051 ft of climbing

5.7 mi one way · 6,051 ft climb · Very hard

Angeles National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

Rim Trail

Summits Mount Wilson
Inside Angeles National Forest
1,894 ft of climbing

3.4 mi one way · 1,894 ft climb · Moderate

Angeles National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today62°53°Sunny
Thu63°54°Sunny
Fri65°54°Sunny
Sat67°58°Sunny
Sun67°56°Sunny
Mon65°56°Sunny
Tue67°58°Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 10 mph S

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