Little Santa Anita Canyon

Nature & parks
In Sierra Madre, California
1.4 mi from Route 66

Little Santa Anita Canyon cuts into the southern San Gabriel Mountains above Sierra Madre, CA, about 1.9 miles off the old road. It lies in the Angeles National Forest and runs down from Mount Wilson to the edge of town. The Mount Wilson Trail starts in Sierra Madre and follows the canyon's west side, giving Route 66 travelers a real mountain hike close to the city.

What is Little Santa Anita Canyon?

The canyon carries Little Santa Anita Creek south out of the mountains. Near the bottom, the Sierra Madre Dam holds the creek back. The canyon walls rise steadily toward Mount Wilson at the top.

Visiting Little Santa Anita Canyon: tips

The trailhead is in Sierra Madre itself. Hiking the full trail to the summit is a serious outing, so walk only as far as time and fitness allow, and carry water. For a gentler stop, the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is about 2.1 miles away, and Eaton Canyon is about 3.5 miles off.

Practical info

Address: Sierra Madre, CA 91024
On site & nearby

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Where to eat near Little Santa Anita Canyon

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Diner & restaurant
Twohey's
South Pasadena, CA · 6.9 mi from Little Santa Anita Canyon
A 1950s-style diner in South Pasadena, founded in 1943 and known for a burger called the Little Stink-O.
Diner & restaurant
Fair Oaks Pharmacy
South Pasadena, CA · 7.1 mi from Little Santa Anita Canyon
A 1915 pharmacy with an old-fashioned soda fountain, on the corner where Route 66 ran down Fair Oaks Avenue.
Diner & restaurant
Philippe's
Los Angeles, CA · 13.4 mi from Little Santa Anita Canyon
A downtown Los Angeles restaurant running since 1908 that claims to have invented the French dip sandwich.