2.0 hr
Overview
A foothills summit covered in painted potatoes above Claremont, on the Potato Mountain hike. 4.5 miles, 1,400 feet. Unmarked trailhead takes effort to find.
Trail Stats
3.6 km
387 m
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Photos
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Look for the yellow gate that marks the beginning of the hike. Head through the gate.
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The trail makes its way up Evey Canyon, then turns sharply to climb the fire road to the summit of Potato Mountain.
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Aside from a small dip or two, you basically just climb uphill about 500 feet each mile. It’s a long, gradual climb that’s challenging but not harsh.
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Assuming there are not now ’no parking’ signs, you can park in this lot down the road from the trailhead. The lot is free.
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The trail makes its way up Evey Canyon, then turns sharply to climb the fire road to the summit of Potato Mountain.
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Aside from a small dip or two, you basically just climb uphill about 500 feet each mile. It’s a long, gradual climb that’s challenging but not harsh.
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The better bet if you have a parks pass is to probably drive past the Angeles NF border and park in the next lot.
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Assuming there are not now ’no parking’ signs, you can park in this lot down the road from the trailhead. The lot is free.
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