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Monrovia Peak

Nature & parks
Near Pasadena, California
4.4 mi from Route 66

Monrovia Peak is a mountain summit in the San Gabriel Mountains of Los Angeles County, near Pasadena, CA, about 5 miles off the old road. It tops out at 5,412 feet, or roughly 1,650 meters. For Route 66 drivers crossing the valley floor, it is part of the mountain wall that rises to the north, and a reminder of how close real backcountry sits to the city.

What is Monrovia Peak?

This is a natural summit, not a developed attraction. No visitor center, facilities or marked viewpoint are listed for the peak itself, so think of it as scenery and a hiking goal rather than a stop with a parking lot.

Visiting Monrovia Peak: tips

Reaching the top is a mountain outing, so come with water, sturdy shoes and a map. A site listed as Spring Camp lies about half a mile from the summit area. For an easier outing, Fish Canyon Falls is about 3.3 miles away, and Little Santa Anita Canyon about 5 miles.

Practical info

Address: California
On site & nearby

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Where to eat near Monrovia Peak

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Diner & restaurant
Twohey's
South Pasadena, CA · 12.2 mi from Monrovia Peak
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 · 12.4 mi from Monrovia Peak
A 1915 pharmacy with an old-fashioned soda fountain, on the corner where Route 66 ran down Fair Oaks Avenue.