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Difficulty
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Moderate
Elevation
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447 m
Distance
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7.6 km
Duration
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2.5-3.5h
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Mount Lawlor via Strawberry Peak Trail Loop

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The hike up Mount Lawlor via the Strawberry Peak Trail Loop is a challenging adventure in the Angeles National Forest that features overgrown paths and technical stretches of trail. While out hiking, you will traverse the difficult to navigate trail and gain plenty of elevation on the way to Lawlor Saddle, before summiting Mount Lawlor itself. Don’t forget to display your adventure pass prior to starting your hike!

Route Description for Mount Lawlor via Strawberry Peak Trail Loop

If you are up for a rugged journey that will require a bit of navigation and the need to scramble across rocky terrain at times, then you should absolutely check out the Mount Lawlor via Strawberry Peak Trail Loop.

Setting out from the trailhead at the Red Box Picnic Area, you will cross over CA-2 and pick up the trail as it runs parallel to the highway. Eventually, you will arrive at a fork and keep left, before crossing a fire break and continuing on to the northwest.

After reaching Lawlor Saddle, turn back to the southeast and follow the path as it climbs further uphill to the summit of Mount Lawlor, where you will enjoy views across the undulating landscape. From here, head south down the firebreak to descend the mountain, eventually turning left onto your original path in order to return to the trailhead.

Getting to the Mount Lawlor via Strawberry Peak Trail Loop Trailhead

The trailhead for this hike can be found at the Red Box Picnic Area on CA-2.

Route Information

  • Backcountry Campground:

    No

  • When to do:

    Reasonable start/end dates for route

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes - On Leash

  • Family friendly:

    No

  • Route Signage:

    Poor

  • Crowd Levels:

    Low

  • Route Type:

    Lollipop

Mount Lawlor via Strawberry Peak Trail Loop Elevation Graph

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