Little Jimmy Trail Camp

Location

Angeles National Forest, CA

Website

Activity Guide

Backpacking, Hiking, Peak Bagging

General Info

Park at the Mt Islip saddle parking lot and then cross the highway to the trail head – there is a sign with the camp name. You will need 2 National Forest Adventure Passes ($5 day pass) if you don’t already have a yearly pass ($30). Find a place to purchase one here.

Amenities

  • Picnic Tables
  • Pit Toilets
  • Fire Pits

Insider Information

  1. This trail is part of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, and it is indeed quite scenic.
  2. It’s a short steep hike in the beginning which then flattens out through a meadow and then becomes shaded under the canopy of big pine trees.
  3. It’s proximity to civilization makes it a favorite for boy scout groups. Just wait until their bedtime for your quiet moment of reflection.
  4. If you have extra time and want to bag some peaks, you can get to the top of Mt Baden-Powell if you keep going 6 miles pass camp. Another option is the 10 mile RT hike to the top of Mt Lewis from the Islip saddle parking lot.