Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area

Be careful at night time (:... fun place. Especially on psychedelics....................................................Don't go alone either at 3am

This is a beautiful area, but make sure you are aware of a few things before starting your trip:1. There is NO cell phone service. Make sure to have a planned meeting time and place as well as paper copies of the map for each member of your group in case you get separated. 2. There is NO shade and NO water. Be prepared and bring plenty of extra water and sunscreen!3. These hikes are difficult. While the loop trail is "only" a 1 mile hike, there is a large elevation change and the loose gravel/sand on the path makes the terrain difficult. The bathrooms are, essentially, a nicer version of a port-a-potty. I cannot stress enough that there is no water, and that includes handwashing sinks! There was hand sanitizer available during our trip, but it wouldn't hurt to be prepared with your own.Make sure to stop and visit the resident animals, including a lovely bonded pair of ravens! These animals are at the wildlife center directly off the parking lot. You can also find maps and staff members at this center.

This was a great detour off Pearblossom hwy on our way to Vegas. Great views for a short walk and a hike.

This is a review of the Devil's Chair Trail which was ~6.9 miles and took ~3.5 hours to complete. There are still some charred remains from the 2020 Bobcat Fire.Ton of inclines / declines so expect a good workout. Trail was narrow for the most part so watch your steps. In addition, the trail was mostly exposed to the sun so make preparations in advance.Short video of the hike: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGE1YfEkF0U

This area is open now! Here are the hours of operation: https://parks.lacounty.gov/devils-punchbowl-natural-area-and-nature-center/ [closed Mondays]Right now is honestly the best time to come because I don't think many people know that it has been reopened and the weather is pleasant. We had the trail mostly to ourselves. We did both hikes in the area: the Loop (~1.1 miles) and the Devil's Chair (~7.5 miles RT - out and back). We hike frequently and thought the loop was easy, the Devil's Chair was moderate (some elevation gain, distance). At some parts of the Devil's Chair hike gets pretty narrow and sandy. Would highly recommend shoes with traction and poles if you got them (not necessary but it helps with some of the climb up during the sandy parts). - 4 clean pit toilets available- Didn't notice any water refill stations so definitely bring enough water - Hikes have no shade: would avoid during hot weather or consider starting really early - Free decent sized parking lot - Please don't blare your music via speakers while hiking (so sad that I have to add this to my hike reviews now). It is so rude!

Beautiful area! I enjoy the Devil's Chair Trail (be sure to take a snack and LOTS of water). The views at almost any point are beautiful. I wish the restroom facilities were better, but the new facilities are a big improvement over the old portapotties. For the restrooms: adding hand sanitizer stations would be a big help. Overall, the park is recovering nicely from the 2020 Bobcat Fire, and the trails are still amazing.

Best hiking near Palmdale Lancaster, super safe, fun for kids to run around. I would recommended it to anyone.

An absolute gem if you live in the Antelope Valley. It's a 40 minute drive from where I live in Palmdale, and totally worth it. From all the recent rain and melting snow there are a lot of creeks. The views are spectacular right now. I did the devils chair hike which is roughly 7 miles out and back. Not too strenuous, but also not for complete beginners. When you get to the devils chair, there's a cool outlook you can walk to and see some views of the area. The park is closed on Monday and the visitor center burnt down in a fire so they don't have the owls or rattlesnakes anymore. There is a mile loop you can also do and a few other trails, one of which is over 20 miles. Please remember to pack up all your trash and leave the area how you found it.

Still a beautiful place and one of my favorite places in Southern California. Hopefully they will open come April of this year.

Amazing hike!!! It's not for the weak but, lay on the sun screen, hat, h20 and it's a fun 1-2 hour hike, before the heat of the day and summer!!