absence of large shrubs or trees. The road then climbs into a belt of Joshua trees and California junipers. Entering the park boundaries, the Joshuas are left behind and replaced by Pinyon pine Woodland, with shrubs of the Desert Chaparral as an understory. The streambeds, both Punchbowl Creek at the bottom of the bowl and other watercourses in the Antelope Valley, have their own type of vegetation with cottonwoods, willows, and other plants that require more water. The next plant community above the park is the Coulter Pines and Yellow Pine Forest of the higher San Gabriel Mountains. Above these trees, White Firs are silhouetted against the sky on the high slopes and peaks. Fauna Many types of mammals live here but most are nocturnal and are seldom seen. Gray foxes may sometimes be seen in the early mornings or at dusk, and you may occasionally see deer crossing the road. Bighorn sheep, though rare, have been seen in the area, and chipmunks and California ground squirrels are active during most of the day. A few common birds are on display, and many additional species migrate through the area at various times of the year. The park's reptile and amphibian fauna represent a unique blend of types found in both deserts and mountains. Examples of some common local reptiles and amphibians are on display in the nature center on site. Rattlesnakes are also common but are wary of people and are rarely encountered. Insects and spiders are seasonally abundant. They may be seen on flowers and shrubs throughout the park, especially during the spring and summer. A representative collection of the various orders of insects is also on display. Filming location The German heavy metal band Accept filmed a video for their song "Stampede" at the location. See also Punchbowl Formation — geologic formation References External links Tchester.org: Devil's Punchbowl Hiking information HikingGuy: Devil's Chair Hike Alltrails.com: Devil's Punchbowl & Devil's Chair Leo-Trips.com: Devil's Chair Trail Photo Gallery Canyons and gorges of California San Gabriel Mountains Parks in Los Angeles County, California Angeles National Forest San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Nature centers in California Regional parks in California Climbing areas of California Geology of Los Angeles County, California Landmarks in Los Angeles County, California