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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2021
The Mormon Rocks Interpretive Trail begins from a small gravel parking lot just inside the gate of the Mormon Rocks Station.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2021
A view of the Interpretive Trail at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2021
The trail is a bit more scenic if hiked in a counterclockwise direction, with the trail beginning beside a wooden fence.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2021
The route is dry and without shade through the Mojave environment.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2021
Views of the shady Mormon Rocks Station from the trail as it gains elevation.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2021
After a few dirt switchbacks, the trail begins to travel along a hill toward the rock formations.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2021
Mormon Rocks sandstone formations which visitors can walk around.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2021
A few of a set of decaying and faded wooden trail markers still remain along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2021
Descending from the Mormon Rocks Interpretive Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2021
Those looking to climb around on the rock formations rather than hiking the trail can walk from the gravel parking lot straight to the rocks.