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Elevation: 1,500 ft 457 m
GPS: 34.1932, -118.1687
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Shared By: Tristan Burnham on Aug 31, 2011 · Updates
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There are three boulders in this area. There might be some more further up stream, but I’ve just found three so far. Two of the boulders are pretty close to each other and the other is down a different stream. The boulders are granite and are pretty featured. Some holds are polished smooth, but most are pretty rough. The boulders are nothing special, but worthwhile if you live nearby and want to take a hike after work and get a few short laps in.

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The closest city is Altadena. From the 210 near La Canada and Pasadena exit Arroyo Blvd/Windsor Ave, head north towards the mountains. Go about one mile and park on the left in the small lot just before the gate and where the road turns right. (Right by JPL). This is a popular parking lot for hikers and mountain bikers and you do not need an Adventure Pass.

For the Bridge Boulder and Wall Boulder:

From the parking lot after about a mile of walking the asphalt turns to dirt and splits into a Y near some buildings. Stay to the left. Hike another 1/4 mile to the wall boulder, on the right or hike another 1/4 mile past that and cross over the second bridge and go down to the boulder about 10 feet on the left. (Edit 9/2018: As you are crossing the bridge, look down left and you'll see it, make a hard left down at the end of the bridge) 

For the Canyon Crest Boulder (You can approach this 2 ways):

From the JPL parking lot walk 3/4 of a mile, then turn right up the first stream. Then hike about another 1/2 mile, crossing the stream several times and then you’ll see the boulder on the left side.

Or the lazy way, exit the 210 at Windsor. Turn right on Woodbury, left up Lincoln, then turn left on Canyon Crest. Go about 1/2 a mile and park in a small turn out on the left or right. Then walk down into the canyon and downstream and you’ll see the boulder.

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