From A to Z in the USA Traditional Cache
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Located on top of Azusa Peak at an elevation of 2,081 feet, you’ll
gain 1,211 feet in 1.4 miles but the breathtaking views along the
whole trail are quite worth the hike! You’ll be on the Garcia
Trail, located at the NE end of LA County Fire Station #97, past
the picnic table and trees. Please do not use the fire station’s
parking area! Parking is either in front of the houses on the north
side of Sierra Madre Avenue or in the dirt lane on the south
side.
Cache replaced 07-05-08 with a large coffe can "quick"flaged to
match surrounding brush in a place that will hopefully get a little
less muggle traffic! Contents include logbook, pen, patriotic
stickers, miniature card deck, and other misc geoswag. The Garcia
Trail is a volunteer-maintained trail that crisscrosses the city
boundaries of both Glendora and Azusa on it’s way up to Azusa Peak.
Garcia connects with Glendora Ridge Motorway, a wide hard-packed
dirt road that will eventually connect you with Glendora Mountain
Road. This could be an option for those with mountain bikes who
know the area, as it’s a nice road to ride over from GMR. Prior to
the construction of the Glendora Ridge Fire Road (Motorway), Garcia
was the US Forest Service’s access to the top of the ridge. Later,
the trail was turned over to the LA County Fire Department, who
used the trail as a department communications line coming down to
the fire station from the top of the ridge. Today, this line is no
longer in use and has been taken down, but the Garcia Trail is
still used by hikers, naturalists, and physical fitness enthusiasts
from all over the San Gabriel Valley (from Foothill Trails, Past
& Present by Will Cullen). Dogs are welcome, as are bike
riders. The views offered of both LA and San Gabriel Canyon are
spectacular! Be sure to remember a camera: anyone who takes time
exposures at night will love the many excellent vantage points. The
times to go for this cache are in the winter and spring, or any day
during the fall when it's cool; summer temperatures are not
something that mix well with the lack of shade on this trail,
although an early AM start can make it possible. Please bring
adequate water for yourself and expect to take about 2 hours for
the round trip. ENJOY!
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