L.A. Walks: Sierra Madre trail

Start this walk from the front of Lizzie’s Trail Inn at 167 E. Mira Monte Ave. Locals gather outside the museum in Sierra Madre, which was the gateway to the San Gabriel wilderness during the "great hiking era" of the early 1900s.

Start this walk from the front of Lizzie’s Trail Inn at 167 E. Mira Monte Ave. Locals gather outside the museum in Sierra Madre, which was the gateway to the San Gabriel wilderness during the “great hiking era” of the early 1900s.

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Oct. 23, 2015 10:55 AM PT

L.A. Walks: Sierra Madre

A view of the living room inside of the museum Lizzie’s Trail Inn in Sierra Madre.

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L.A. Walks: Sierra Madre

Antique shoes on display at Lizzie’s Trail Inn in Sierra Madre.

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L.A. Walks: Sierra Madre

Local residents play pinball at Lizzie’s Trail Inn.

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L.A. Walks: Sierra Madre

Walking along a trail through the Sierra Madre neighborhood.

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L.A. Walks: Sierra Madre

Just past the house at 668 Canyon Crest, turn right down this steep alley during a walk in Sierra Madre.

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L.A. Walks: Sierra Madre

As the alley flattens out and bends left, look for a stone staircase.

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L.A. Walks: Sierra Madre

Then catch another flight of stone stairs down to flat Brookside Lane.

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L.A. Walks: Sierra Madre

Walk left, uphill on Brookside Lane, until pavement ends and becomes a wide dirt path.

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L.A. Walks: Sierra Madre

Follow this trail alongside a creek.

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L.A. Walks: Sierra Madre

Follow trail to steps and cross over the creek on a pedestrian walkway.

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L.A. Walks: Sierra Madre

Cross over the creek on the pedestrian walkway.

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L.A. Walks: Sierra Madre

Continue uphill toward a lovely covered bridge.

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L.A. Walks: Sierra Madre

After the turn for Sunnyside Lane cross the creek again, to the left on a narrow steel walkway, and keep walking uphill.

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L.A. Walks: Sierra Madre

A miniature library is an attraction along the way.

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L.A. Walks: Sierra Madre

Plenty of sights to see on Woodland Drive.

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L.A. Walks: Sierra Madre

Old stone homes can be seen along Woodland Drive.

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L.A. Walks: Sierra Madre

Arrive at Mary’s Market, a charming country store that serves breakfast and lunch (7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays, cash only) and sells knickknacks and local art.

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L.A. Walks: Sierra Madre

The interior of Mary’s Market.

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