History
Adams' Pack Station is located at Chantry Flat, California, the heart of Big Santa Anita Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California, and one of the most popular and historically-significant spots in the Angeles National Forest. Built in 1936, this is thought to be the last pack station of its kind in the United States. So, what is a pack station? A pack station is the base of operations for one who transports freight via pack animals (this person is called an outfitter). In other words, we use donkeys to carry stuff. What we do at Adams' Pack Station, and what makes us unique among other pack stations, is deliver supplies year-round to a permanent community that is only accessible by footpath. We are the life-blood of 81 antique recreational cabins plus Sturtevant Camp, which was established in 1893. The pack string and the old-fashioned crank phone system are their only link to the modern world. A visit to our beautiful canyon is like taking a step back in time.
Specialties
Food and drinks: Sports drinks, water, beer, chips, candy, nuts. BBQ: We are cooking Saturday and Sunday. Don't miss our Kickass Burgers and Fries, along with a perfect canyon dog. Music: Live music every Sunday from mid-April to mid-October Mercahndise: Adventure Passes Books Maps T-shirts Patches Bandanas Walking Sticks Check out our friendly donkeys and goats.