From Backyards to Monumental Heights: The San Gabriel Mountains’ Importance to LA Community

For many Angelenos, the San Gabriel Mountains define the Los Angeles landscape. Stretching from the San Fernando Valley to the San Gabriel Valley, these glorious peaks are the northeastern backdrop to the valleys below.  The Angeles National Forest is one of the most frequented recreational outdoor spaces for Angelenos, with 4.6 million visitors annually – more than Yosemite National Park. Northeast San Fernando Valley residents have long depended on the neighboring mountains – escaping to them to cool down during the extreme heat in the summer and enjoying wildflower blooms on spring hikes. The large equestrian community has long taken…