Mt. Lukens is not a pretty peak. The westernmost peak of the San Gabriels is littered with communication towers, each surrounded by a chain link fence. Still, there are good reasons to hike there in winter. The views, for starters. If you look south you can see the Glendale foothills and the Verdugo Mountains; to the north one looks into the hinterland of the San Gabriels, which is currently covered with snow. You can also claim the right to brag about hike to the highest point in Los Angeles (5,064 feet in elevation). Make a loop starting the Rim of the World Trail and descending on the Crescenta View Trail.
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The start: Deukmejian Wilderness Park, 3429 Markridge Road, Glendale. Free parking; Bathroom at the starting point.
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