Distance: 9 to 10 miles round trip
Elevation gain: 900 feet
Directions to Trailhead: From 210, exit at Oak Grove/Berkshire off ramp. Go East on Berkshire Avenue. Turn Left where it dead-ends into Oak Grove Drive. Turn Right at the first light into the park (Oak Grove Park). After entering the park, take the first Left down to the parking area near the ball field.
The Hike: There are two roads next to each other heading north. The road on the left goes to the JPL parking lot. Take the road on the right with locked vehicle gate. Follow the sign marking the Gabrielino Trail (ignore the "Private Drive” sign).
Hike past the locked gate up the paved road. At the junction just before the mouth of the canyon, take the right fork. Cross the first bridge and pass the assorted Pasadena Water dept. markings. At the junction take the left fork with a marker 2N70A. Hike past the Forest Service residences. Pass the Elmer Smith Bridge which is fenced off. We may run into several creek crossings.
Go past the Gould Mesa Campground on the west bank of the creek. Look for the sign to Oakwilde campground. In about 0.3 miles reach Nino Picnic area. Cross modern footbridge and concrete slab stream crossings. Continue past Paul Little Picnic Area to Oakwilde Campground.
Return the way you came. Refreshments at the trailhead