Liebre Mountain

Liebre Mountain along the Pacific Crest Trail

Liebre ("Hare") Mtn. in the northern reaches of Angeles National Forest is a 9 mile round trip hike through pine and oak groves, with views of the Tehachapis and the eastern end of the Antelope Valley. The trail rises from Pine Canyon Rd. 3+ miles up the Pacific Crest Trail to the Liebre Mountain Ridge. Hit the high point of the ridge, where we found a cairn and a register, before descending to Forest Road 7N23. Continue north along the road, with views of the Los Padres National Forest and the I-5 corridor, until you reach a wide, flat summit plateau, where we found a pile of rocks under an oak tree and the summit register.

Trailhead:

On Pine Canyon Road at 34.739254, -118.655361, turn south onto a dirt road. Go just a few seconds to a parking area where you can pick up the Pacific Crest Trail. From Highway 138, go 2.2 miles on Ridge Route Rd. Turn left onto Pine Canyon Road and go 4.2 miles to the trailhead tunrout.
Difficulty:

Easy grade up with lots of intermittent shade - even though it was 9 miles, my 6-year olds had no problem completing the hike with energy to spare.
Aesthetic Rating:

A pleasant surprise- the views of the Techachapis and the eastern end of the Antelope Valley were nice in the beginning. Then the trail meanders through oaks and pines before emerging on the wide ridge where the Los Padres National Forest comes into view.
Distance:

9 miles round trip with 1,700 feet of elevation gain.
Type:

Dayhike