Hiker at Horsethief Canyon on a wide trail overlooking the San Gabriels in San Dimas

Views and Brews

Easy magic trick: one, two, three ... San Dimas! This city tucked within the San Gabriel Valley is a gateway to glorious hiking trails less traveled, with stellar views and a few places to grab bonus brews.

Week: 10.20.2021
Regions: Southern CA

Hidden Horsethief + Highpoint Brewing

Hike at Horsethief Canyon Park in San Dimas

Hiker along a wide trail overlooking the San Gabriels at Horsethief Canyon in San Dimas
Hiker walking under a tree canopy at Horsethief Canyon Park in San Dimas
HIker walking a wide trail at Horsethief Canyon Park in San Dimas
Person sitting at a bench at a highpoint overlooking the San Gabriels at Horsethief Canyon Park in San Dimas
Hike a 2.5-mile loop at hidden Horesethief Canyon Park in San Dimas, then head for some beers at nearby Highpoint Brewing.
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Hike the Michael D. Antonovich Trail in San Dimas

Hiker sitting at a picnic table overlooking the mountains at The Antonovich Trail in San Dimas
Sign for the San Dimas Antonovich Trail
Hiker walking The Antonovich Trail in San Dimas
Hiker walking under a canopy of trees at The Antonovich Trail in San Dimas
Hike + Beers: Beautiful! The Michael D. Antonovich Trail is a gentle 7.6-mile out-and-back canyon adventure in San Dimas. Followed by more bliss at Arrow Lodge Brewing.
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Bonelli By Golly!

Hiking the Bonelli Park Loop Trail

The 6.3-mile Bonelli Park Loop Trail is proof you don’t have to go far to escape the city. It’s in the heart of the metro area in San Dimas, freeway-close to a gazillion people. But the park’s nearly 2,000 acres of rolling hills give you a sense of distance from the cares of the
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