Hello.

My boyfriend and I are trying to plan our very first backpacking trip in June. I'm very excited but I'm having a hard time picking a trail. I would like it to be 2-3 days and somewhere in Southern California but not in the desert. I'm not sure if I'm just over thinking things? But I can't seem to find enough info. Backpacker.com has a lot but they seem more like day hikes. I have found Devils canyon and bear creek trail (upper I think) both located in Angeles national forest but I don't see where to get permits and find out if I need a bear canister? Devils canyon also says it's only 3 miles one way. That seemed a little short. I have tried looking on a bunch of websites but can't seem to find what I need. Thanks for reading and looking forward to some direction haha.