Inspiration Point and Grassy Hollow is a 4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Valyermo, California that features a great forest setting. The trail is good for all skill levels and is primarily used for hiking, walking, and running. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
FIRE CLOSURE: As of February 2021 there are closures in this park or area due to wildfire. For more information, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.
January 30, 2021January 16, 2021Super easy to find, the first part was the “hardest” part and that’s only because of the snow that had turn into ice. Such beautiful views once you get to the top, such a great easy trail we went at 8:30 and we ran into one other group and it was easy enough to social distance!
December 28, 2020Trail was well marked and parking was really easy. Very pet friendly and overall not very strenuous. We took our cat and he had a blast.
December 13, 2020This is a great and easy hike with amazing views! I went near the end of the day to catch all of the colors of the sunset, and they were SO WORTH IT!! On the way back just before sunset, make sure you find the bench near the start of the trail overlooking the mountain range. it's not called Inspiration Point for nothing! P.S. The visitors center at Grassy Hollow is closed!
October 16, 2020This was a nice and easy hike. With most of the Angeles National Forest closed, we still wanted to escape the city and this was perfect.
September 7, 2020September 6, 2020August 25, 2020August 23, 2020Easy hike with beautiful views! We went early so the mountain was quite and serene. We took a little break at the visitor center and enjoyed the view of the valley.
August 21, 2020need gps to make sure you go the right way, other goods
July 16, 2020Awesome trail with great views. Didn’t complete the whole thing because we brought the 2 year old this time but it was easy enough for her to hike as well
June 17, 2020nice easy trail. beautiful views. I still like inspiration point to snowmaking pond better. but they are similar
May 31, 2020February 3, 2020The first 1/2 mile was gorgeous, but we had to stop then because snow was covering a lot of the trail and it became too slippery to hike on without proper gear. Will definitely try again in the spring because it is so pretty.
October 12, 2019We had a great time with the family hiking from Inspiration Point to Glassy Hollow. Our 7 yr old was a champ and wasn’t hindered at all, while our 4 yr old had some difficulty toward the very end due to getting tired. We even hiked over 2 miles with our 2 yr old and he did so well, but was carried most of the way. Overall, my favorite part was seeing the High Dessert as well as the LA basin in one spot.
September 8, 2019Kid friendly hike. Loved being able to find the tail easy which allowed our Little’s to lead the way. There’s a lot of bugs but it’s expected. Overall this trail was fun!
August 31, 2019Only a 3 because it is crowded and noisy being it parallels Angeles Crest Highway a majority of the time. Grassy Hollow is OK, but definitely bugs were the downer on this one. Difficult to eat lunch with all of them swarming. But it's good to know there's life up here considering a normal winter FINALLY after so many dry seasons. The trail is in great condition, it is PCT after all. There were a lot of wildflowers for as late in the season as this, but beware, there was CONSTANT buzzing from bees suckling those flowers. Very nice views. When you get to the intersection of the paved road and PCT, look north, then look south. You can see the LA basin below to the ocean, the desert and Tehachapi's to the north and the dividing line between them, the mountains. Pretty cool view there.
August 10, 2019Easy trail ok for kids.
May 2, 2019Easy hike compared to the others around the area. Were able to take it nice and slow, enjoying the views without having to watch the trail so much. Lotta PCT hikers looking for rides at the trailhead and don’t realize Hwy 2 is closed ahead at Baden Powell.
May 2, 2019Good trail. The most PCT hikers I've ever run across, maybe 25 in 2 hours of walking. Not a bad hike, and it's quick. Lots of trail options. Lots of school kids and busses. Good views. Very dry southern California forest (not a lot of trees or under-growth). Well maintained. Snow is pretty much gone. We combined this hike with Devil's Punchbowl loop, about a 1/2 hr's drive.
September 1, 2018Great hike! It was clean and right before the end there is a bench overlooking the mountians. Peaceful.
April 8, 2018Nice easy hike. Parked at Inspiration Point and hiked to Grassy Hallow and back.
January 7, 2018Very easy, pleasant hike. Weather was great.
October 5, 2017great spot for an easy hike with the family. it is better to park and start at grassy hollow visitor center then hike to inspiration point then back.
October 3, 2017It's always great to be on the PCT. I ended up extending my hike to the whole section of the trail. The trail was nice and easy and there wasn't a lot of elevation change. The views wer amazing I recommend this trail to anyone looking for a nice easy hike.
June 11, 2017I'm nice and easy hike, you going to explore more trail and is beautiful.
