Devil's Punchbowl Hiking

From Palmdale

 * From the 14 Freeway exit at Pearblossom Highway and head east.


 * Follow Pearbolssom Highway to Longview Rd and make a right.


 * Longview Road will appear to end at Fort Tejon Rd. Make a left, then an immediate right to get back on Longview Rd.


 * Turn Left on Tumbleweed Rd.


 * Continue onto Devil's Punchbowl Rd and drive straight into the parking lot.

Pinyon Pathway
The Pinyon Pathway, or small loop is a 1/3 of a mile hike full of plant life that is native to the area. The smallest hike in the area, good for a short stroll that lasts only a few minutes.

Loop Trail
The Loop Trail is a 1 mile hike that dips down to the bottom of the punchbowl then climbs right back to the top. This hike gives a good view of the running water from the snow melt in the mountains above and the climb gives a mild challenge. A good hike for beginners or anyone taking it easy.

Devil's Chair Trail
More information is needed on this trail

Buckhart Trail
This trail is most likely best done as a long distance hike spanning several days, as it loops all the way up to the Angeles Forest Highway. More information is needed on this trail

From Verran
Visited March 21, 2009

We arrived before noon when the heat was just starting to rise, and took a few minutes to visit the nature center, where they had displays of rock types and local wildlife. They even had two Great Horned Owls caged outside and another type of owl perched inside. We found a large tour getting ready to start at the loop trail head, but had no trouble getting well ahead of them so they could not disturb us. Along the way we saw plenty of interesting rock formations and running water, but the hike ended sooner than I'd have liked. The uphill portion left us wanting for breath, but I felt like I could keep going after a few minutes rest, so we decided to try the small loop. The plants and trees we saw on that one were interesting, but it hardly lasted five minutes. Overall I think we would have been more satisfied with the Devil's Armchair hike, and we'll have to try that one next time we're in the area.