Location: Chilao Google Map: Angeles Crest Highway between Charlton Flats and Newcomb’s Ranch

Chilao Trailhead Vicinity Map
Parking: Parking may require a National Forest Adventure Pass
Note: Chilao is typically closed from November to April.

View toward parking area at T1 trailhead of the Silver Moccasin Trail.
Hikes:
- Chilao to Horse Flats: 2.2 miles, 460′ of gain and loss
- Chilao to Bandito Campground: 3.0 miles, 685′ of gain and loss.
- Chilao Flats to Mt. Hillyer Lollipop: 4.8 miles, 1,025′ of gain and loss.
- Chilao to Mt. Hillyer: 5.2 miles, 1015′ of gain and loss.
I HAVE A QUESTION ? WHAT DAY IN APRIL WHEN WILL CHILAO BE OPEN.. ? TO GO HIKING OR CAMPING THIS YEAR. .. ?
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Chilao typically opens by the 15th. However, that is dependent on snow conditions. Interestingly, the gate was open last Friday and I went snowshoeing to Mt. Hillyer.
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