Mt. Bliss via Van Tassle Rd.

9 Miles, 2880 Elevation Gain. A steep climb up a dirt road, great views of the valley below.

From the I-210 Foothill Freeway, traveling west: exit at Irwindale Avenue in Irwindale. Turn right (north) and go 0.2 mile. Turn left (west) on Foothill Blvd. and go 0.7 mile to Encanto Parkway. Turn right (north).

From the I-210 Foothill Freeway, traveling east (or the I-605 traveling north): Exit Mt. Olive Avenue in Duarte. Turn right (east) on Huntington Drive and go 0.6 mile to Encanto Parkway. Turn left (north). (Note: Huntington Drive turns into Foothill Blvd at the intersection of Encanto Parkway.)

Drive north on Encanto Parkway 1.3 miles. Well meet in the lot for Fish Canyon Trail on the left side of the road.