Sturtevant Falls
A waterfall framed by rock and woodland, and one of Big Santa Anita Canyon’s best-loved landmarks.
Official destination information ↗THE CABIN SCRAPBOOK · BIG SANTA ANITA CANYON
Take the trail.
Keep the memories.
A folded map, a canyon cabin, a gathering under the trees. Your next mountain day starts on the porch.
Leave a little room for a detour.
FOLD IT UP. TAKE IT WITH YOU.
A canyon full
of little detours.
Open the full map ↗Big Santa Anita Canyon
The supplied bandana artwork brings the canyon’s paths, camps and landmarks together. Save a copy for a little trail inspiration.
Canyon bandana mapSupplied artwork · JPG
Save the map ↓Reference artwork, not a live trail-status report. Check current road, trail and campground conditions before heading out.
Forest Service alerts ↗PAGES FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD
There’s a whole canyon
past the porch.
Spruce Grove Campground
A hike-in trail camp tucked into a shady canyon. Pause beneath the trees and enjoy the quieter side of the mountains.
Official destination information ↗
Sturtevant Camp
Historic mountain lodging, rustic cabins and a lodge beside a stream in upper Big Santa Anita Canyon. This independent camp is reached on foot.
Camp website & reservations ↗
Hoegee’s Camp
Follow the Winter Creek side of the canyon toward a trail camp among creekside woods and surrounding mountain paths.
Official destination information ↗
Mt. Wilson Observatory
A mountain landmark of astronomy: historic telescope domes and solar towers among the forested San Gabriel Mountains.
Official destination information ↗These generated pictures are mood illustrations. Sturtevant Camp has its own reservations; it is separate from the station’s cabin rental. Check road, trail and campground conditions ↗
MAKE A DAY OF IT. OR A WHOLE WEEKEND.
Small adventures.
Good company.
Dates & availability by inquiry
Your people. Our mountain.
Bring your birthday, reunion or private gathering to the canyon. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll work through the food, drinks and details together.
Four dates to be announced · limited lodging
A wedding with a little wild in it.
Four pre-determined dates each year, with food, drinks and shuttle service included. Overnight lodging is planned for the couple and immediate friends and family only, because cabin space is limited.
Coming soon
Meet your long-eared guide.
A future canyon outing with donkey rides, a guided tour and lunch. We’re getting the details together; ride dates and participant requirements have not been announced.
Dates by inquiry · minimal hiking
Look up. Take your time.
Spend an evening viewing the stars through telescopes, with food and snacks along the way. Minimal hiking is planned; ask about the route, dates and access needs.
Dates by inquiry · private cabin setting
A slower morning in the canyon.
Outdoor yoga at the private cabin known as Cabin in the Hole, with refreshments, coffee, tea and snacks. Ask about session dates and the route to the cabin.
Dates & details by inquiry
Little explorers, big discoveries.
A playful way for kids to discover the canyon’s little details. Ask about the next hunt, suitable ages, the route and accompanying adults.
Experiences are being planned. Inquiries do not confirm dates or availability. Woodland/observatory pictures are generated illustrations, not photographs of a venue.
PINNED TO THE NOTICEBOARD
Put a little canyon
on your calendar.
OCT 30 · 6–9 p.m.
Día de los
Muertos
Mariachi, an altar, and an evening together in the mountains.
- Food by Madre Maíz
- Beer & wine
- $25 entry
- Santa Anita Park shuttle: additional $10
- Driving option: $5 Adventure Pass
Event year and ticket availability to be confirmed. Food/drink pricing and pass requirements will be confirmed by the station.
A FRIDAY IN DECEMBER · DATE TBD
Christmas
in the canyon.
A truck with a tree, a little snow, and a whole lot of holiday spirit.
- Free photos for two hours
- Gingerbread decorating for kids
- Live music
- A snow machine & snow
Friday date, year, photo window and event schedule to be announced.
FEBRUARY–OCTOBER
Good tunes.
Long evenings.
Music events at Maggie’s Tavern through the season. Check the latest post for the next performer and date.
Meet us on the mountain ↓MAGGIE’S TAVERN · MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN
Pull up a chair.
Stay for the next song.
Live music, a drink, something good to eat, and the kind of company you came up here for.
MUSIC EVENTS · February–October
See the latest lineup ↗Performers and individual event dates are announced by the station.
A little mountain air does a song good.
COME ON UP
The road ends.
The good part begins.
Find us at Chantry Flat in Big Santa Anita Canyon. Bring a little curiosity, leave time for the deck, and check current road and trail conditions before you set out.
Find the station ↗Shuttle from Santa Anita Park?
A note on store hours
- Monday–Thursday
- 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Friday
- 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
- Saturday–Sunday
- 6:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Published hours last checked October 11, 2026. Tavern service and event times may differ. Check the latest station announcement before visiting.
The latest from the station ↗KEEP THE LONG-EARED CREW MOVING
A little help.
A lot of heart.
Come for lunch. Bring a friend. Share a story. Or contribute toward the station and its working donkeys.