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| | We hiked this trail on 9/8/07. Total r/t miles were 14 from trailhead to summit of Mt. Wilson. This was a very strenuous day hike. Lots of switchbacks (some great than 45 degrees) with plenty of outlook points to view all the way from downtown LA to OC. Trail conditions were somewhat shaded however, plenty exposure to hot sun in morning and afternoon. Bring lots of water (refill water avail. at top). Says Mike and Suz
A long tour parts Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana from Mount Wilson Trail, but what a glorious place for backcountry trekking it is. |
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Hiking in California is a tremendous way to spend some time. Fine hiking trails in California are in abundance, and Mount Wilson Trail is one of them, and it's in Los Angeles County. Keep in mind that this is a long backcountry trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip.
| | And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in location. A common amount of rain falls here at Mount Wilson Trail; the month with most of the rain is February while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. There are so many wilderness trails in this vicinity. We all need to get out in the outdoors once in a while, and Mount Wilson Trail in Los Angeles County, California is a glorious place for getting out. At parts of the year this area sees very little rain, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions | |
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with local forest authorities before you head out. Being 11.2 miles long; it's considered a longer walk. These hiking trails here in the San Gabriel Mountains are a really fine way to spend quality time in the outdoors. Throughout the days of summer at Mount Wilson Trail temperatures
are ordinarily in the 80's; the overnight is quite colder of course, typically in the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 50's; through the dark hours in the winter at Mount Wilson Trail temperatures fall to the 30's. Some parts of Mount Wilson Trail are much higher up
than other parts of the hiking trail, and that means that some parts of the hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. Mount Wilson Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up
at the other end. Each hiking trail in California has its own unique splendor. This backcountry walk should take you about 1.5 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. This trail has a total elevation difference of 4,576 feet, and that is higher than average.
This hiking trail is a very long hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a glorious wilderness trail for experienced backcountry walkers in wonderful shape. This part of California has a perfect deal of available outdoors things to do.
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If you came for an overnight stay Spruce Grove Campground is a fine site to camp, and Carter Debris Basin is a good site to check out. Why not have a look at close by Winter Creek since you're here at Mount Wilson Trail, and places like Auburn Debris
Basin are great to check out. And that's not all you can do here in the San Gabriel Mountains.
So many fun things in the San Gabriel Mountains, just mind-blowing. Near Mount Wilson Trail you discover wonderful sites like Bailey Canyon; there are plenty of people from Los Angeles-Long
Beach-Santa Ana here at Mount Wilson Trail. Why not camp at Hoegee Campground since you're here at Mount Wilson Trail, and naturally Harvard Branch is a picturesque stream that is worth going to. Having a tremendous time at Mount Wilson Trail is uncomplicated. A journey to Mount Wilson Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Sturtevant Falls, and the scenery at Carter Debris Dam is stunning.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 34.1737, Longitude -118.0469
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 34.227, Longitude -118.0676
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.6 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 11.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 11.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 4576 feet
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Outdoors Recreation Near Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, California
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Mount Wilson Trail, San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Mount Wilson Trail. |
| | Trails Near Mount Wilson Trail:
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Winter Creek Trail, Los Angeles
County
, 1 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 2924 feet elevation difference |
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Upper Winter Creek Trail, Los Angeles
County
, 2 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 3976 feet elevation difference |
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Santa Anita Trail, Los Angeles
County
, 2 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 2891 feet elevation difference |
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Idlehour Trail, Los Angeles
County
, 3 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 2028 feet elevation difference |
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Valley Forge Trail, Los Angeles
County
, 3 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 1606 feet elevation difference |
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Gabrielino National Scenic Trail, Los Angeles
County
, 4 miles away, 19.9 hiking miles, 3843 feet elevation difference |
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Condor Peak Riding and hiking Trail, Los Angeles
County
, 12 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 3552 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Mount Wilson Trail:
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Days Inn Pasadena, Pasadena
, 3 miles away |
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Best Western Pasadena Royale, Pasadena
, 3 miles away |
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Best Western Pasadena Inn, Pasadena
, 3 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites PASADENA-COLORADO BLVD., Pasadena
, 3 miles away |
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Santa Anita Inn, Arcadia
, 4 miles away |
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| | Marinas Near Mount Wilson Trail
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Hegdahl Marina, Baldwin Park
, 9 miles away |
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Barris Victor & Marina, Covina
, 13 miles away |
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Lake Powell Resorts & Marina, Los Angeles
, 16 miles away |
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Caceres Marina Estela, Cudahy
, 16 miles away |
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Marina Sports, Los Angeles
, 19 miles away |
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