On October 10th, 2014, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument was created to give special designation to this impressive mountain range and protect its sublime waterfalls, soaring summits, and sylvan forests. The new monument covers 342,177 acres of Angeles National Forest as well as 4,002 acres of San Bernardino National Forest on the east end of the range. This 540-square mile park is a playground for the outdoorsy, with great hiking trails and campgrounds.
The highest point in the range is Mount Baldy, at 10,064 feet. Other notable summits include Mount Baden-Powell, Mount Waterman, and Strawberry Peak.
