There are many parts to the Chilao/Charlton Flats ride.
Vetter Mountain trail - You can climb the fireroad up to Vetter
Mountain. Just below the lookout tower begins the singletrack. The singletrack
flows well, except for a few rutted out parts at the beginning of the trail.
There are several options along the way. You have a couple of bail out
points if you want to take the fireroad back to Charlton Flats. The Silver
Moccasin trail meets this trail as well. You can continue on back to
Charlton Flats or there is another trail junction where you can
take the Silver Moccasin over to Shortcut Saddle.
Mount Mooney Fireroad - This is a typical San Gabriel climb. It is
not too bad and helps to get the blood pumping. You can the fireroad from
Charlton Flats over to Chilao.
Silver Moccasin from Horse Flats to Chilao - This is a fun part of
the Silver Moccasin trail. It is about 1.5 miles, but the trail turns a lot
as it descends down the mountain.