Our General Location
Sturtevant Camp is located 26 miles from downtown Los Angeles in the upper reaches of the Big Santa Anita Canyon of the San Gabriel Mountains, not too far below the summit of the famous observatory on Mt. Wilson. Access is only possible by hiking: the “easiest” and best way is from the trailhead at Chantry Flat above Sierra Madre, California.
How to Get to Chantry Flat
From the 210 Freeway, or any east-west thoroughfare such as Sierra Madre Blvd. or Foothill Blvd., go north on Santa Anita Ave. Follow Santa Anita Ave. all the way up the twisting road into the mountains. Chantry Flat is at the end of the road, three miles from the entrance gate at the top of Santa Anita Ave.
To get to Adams’ Pack Station, drive through the middle parking lot and around to the left, through the upper lot and down the dirt driveway. Just follow the signs.
Parking in the public lot requires an Adventure Pass, sold at the pack station. Other passes are also accepted, such as the Interagency (America the Beautiful) Pass, Interagency Senior Pass or Interagency Access Pass. Parking in the Adams’ Pack Station lot is $10.00 per day.
The Chantry Flat Road is open daily from 6:00 AM until 8:00 PM.
How to Get to Sturtevant Camp
Sturtevant Camp is a 4.2 mile hike from Chantry Flat. It typically takes guests two hours to get here. Check in at Adams’ Pack Station prior to hiking in so that they can notify the camp Host that you are on the way (this means that your group must check-in prior to 5 pm).
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