Gould Canyon Trail
Length:
2.9 miles
Difficulty/Gain:
Not Difficult to Difficult (varies)/950 feet (1,110-2,060)
Surfaces:
Dirt / Decomposed Granite
Suitable for:
Walking
Dog Walker
Biking
Horse Back Riding
Maintenance:
Maintained by the county of Los Angeles
Trail Hashtag:
#GouldCanyonTrail
Description
Extends from Hahamongna Watershed Park in Pasadena on the south to the La Cañada Open Space Trail north of Harter Lane. The trail provides a varied experience for the trail user because, in addition to passing between backyards, it winds by the scenic grounds of the Flintridge Riding Club, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and through two large, undeveloped open space areas. From Canon de Paraiso to Green Lane, the trails runs along the Country Flood Control channel. Before entering the forest, the trails is on Harter Lane for a short distance.
Accessible from:
- Foothill Boulevard (east of Viro Road)
- Viro Road (north end cul-de-sac)
- Stardust Road (east end)
- Mero Lane (east end)
- Horse Lane Trail
- Alminar Avenue
- Cañon de Paraiso
- Gould Avenue
- Stoneglen Road (east end)
- Green Lane (east end)
- Harter Lane (east of Mountain Meadow Lane)
- Harter Lane (north end of cul-de-sac)
- La Cañada Open Space Trail