South Monrovia Island is a region situated at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. Its terrain encompasses canyons, foothills, chaparral-covered hillsides, and oak woodlands, providing varied environments for exploration. This area is well-suited for several sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
South Monrovia Island provides numerous routes across several sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.β¦
48
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4.5
(18)
Average rating
879
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5.0
(1)
16
hikers
4.15km
01:06
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
hikers
2.17km
00:41
120m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
hikers
2.99km
00:46
20m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

7.78km
01:59
30m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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56.2km
07:11
2,170m
2,170m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

8.76km
01:07
420m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
10.2km
01:11
340m
340m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
12.3km
01:13
370m
370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
201
riders
101km
05:41
2,050m
2,050m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

45
riders
34.0km
01:34
110m
110m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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41
riders
27.3km
01:17
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

21
riders
35.9km
01:47
520m
520m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
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47
riders
27.1km
01:35
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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28
riders
23.3km
01:21
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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15
riders
25.7km
01:35
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
57.0km
03:46
760m
760m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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47
runners
8.25km
00:51
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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12
runners
10.6km
01:06
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
20.2km
02:06
150m
150m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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South Monrovia Island is a regional designation on komoot for the area around Monrovia, California. It is situated at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers diverse landscapes for outdoor activities.
South Monrovia Island offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and jogging. The region provides routes for various skill levels and preferences.
Popular hiking trails include the Monrovia Canyon Waterfall Trail, a 3.4-mile (5.5 km) roundtrip, and the Bill Cull Trail, a 3.8-mile (6.1 km) loop, both within Monrovia Canyon Park. The Hillside Wilderness Preserve also offers over 4.5 miles (7.2 km) of trails. For more options, explore Hiking around South Monrovia Island.
Yes, South Monrovia Island features easy hiking trails suitable for beginners and those seeking leisurely walks. Monrovia Canyon Park offers accessible paths, and the Hillside Wilderness Preserve has trails for passive recreation. For specific routes, refer to Easy hikes around South Monrovia Island.
The Monrovia Canyon Waterfall is a notable feature within Monrovia Canyon Park. It is accessible via the Monrovia Canyon Waterfall Trail, a 3.4-mile (5.5 km) roundtrip hike. The waterfall is seasonal, with water flow varying throughout the year.
The region offers routes for road cycling, mountain biking, and touring cycling. Paved options include the Duarte Recreational Trail and the San Gabriel River Greenway. Mountain biking trails feature challenging descents and technical sections. Find more details in Road Cycling Routes around South Monrovia Island and Cycling around South Monrovia Island.
Yes, South Monrovia Island provides mountain biking trails with varying levels of difficulty. Some routes include challenging descents, tight switchbacks, and technical sections. Information on specific trails is available in MTB Trails around South Monrovia Island.
The area features canyons, seasonal waterfalls, chaparral-covered hillsides, and oak woodlands. Trails often provide panoramic views across the San Gabriel Valley and the Los Angeles basin. Riparian habitats are also present in areas like the Hillside Wilderness Preserve.
South Monrovia Island is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 4,000 visitors sharing their experiences. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.63 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Hiking around South Monrovia Island, Easy hikes around South Monrovia Island, Road Cycling Routes around South Monrovia Island, and MTB Trails around South Monrovia Island.
For information regarding Monrovia Canyon Park, contact (626) 256-8155. For the Hillside Wilderness Preserve, contact (626) 256-8282. General inquiries for the City of Monrovia can be directed to (626) 932-5550.

