Pickett Trail

Pickett Trail is a 0.5 mile rustic natural trail that follows the cliffs along the scenic South San Gabriel River connecting Blue Hole Park and Chautauqua Park. Both of these parks have restroom facilities, parking, and water fountains.

Pickett Trail was built in the 1970’s and historians say it was named after Bill Pickett, a famous rodeo cowboy with black and Indian decent.

Pickett Trail is a natural trail with portions being of hard rock surface. Steps and stairs provide access along the trail. The width of the trail varies from 4 feet to 6 feet. Pickett Trail goes through rock formations and out croppings that are hard to find and unique to the area.

The trail connects to the existing San Gabriel River Trails which is fully accessible and 8.2 miles. The San Gabriel River Trails follow the North and South San Gabriel River through San Gabriel Park and ultimately to Lake Georgetown. Pickett Trail picks up where the San Gabriel River Trails end at Blue Hole Park.

Pickett Trail is a natural progression down the South San Gabriel River. This trail provides for a more challenging hike than our other trail systems and is not ADA accessible. This newly restored trail has been made usable and safe for the citizens without damaging the natural beauty of the river corridor.

Please select the Photo Galleries icon to the left for pictures of this trail. Also, click on the Georgetown Trails Map for location of this trail.