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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
Backcountry hiking trails for trekking, and backpacking can be found all over California; one of them being Mount Wilson Trail in Los |
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Angeles County. Mount Wilson Trail is a backcountry trail relatively far from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, but it is an amusing place to backcountry walk. No chance of getting bored in California if you like the outdoors. Backpacking here in California is a tremendous way
| | to spend some time. This is a two-ended wilderness hiking trail with two trailheads, so backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Some parts of this hiking and backpacking trail are much higher up than other parts of the hiking and backpacking trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. The backcountry trails of the San Gabriel Mountains are a perfect way to explore these hills. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. The total elevation difference for this wilderness | |
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hiking trail is 4,576 feet which is higher than average. The amount of rainfall that falls at Mount Wilson Trail is in close proximity to the national average; the month with most of the rain is February while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. This is a
backpacking trail that is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Summertime highs at Mount Wilson Trail usually tend to be in the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 60's. Highs all through the winter are generally in the 50's with winter lows in
the 30's overnight here at Mount Wilson Trail. Being 11.2 miles long; it's considered a longer trek. Sometimes this backpacking trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Alright, enough of spending
all this time inside a building, time to get out, and Mount Wilson Trail in Los Angeles County, California is just what you need. This is one of many hiking trails in the surrounding region. Mount Wilson Trail is many miles long having an average number of uphill miles which makes
this hiking trail fine for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Each backpacking and hiking trail in California has its own unique splendor. Now, this is roughly a 1.5-day backcountry walk, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need.
Briefly about
the general area:
Looking for some flowing water? Try Winter Creek, and locations like Carter Debris Basin are nice to visit. Getting to Harvard Branch from Mount Wilson Trail is simple, and if you're popping by from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, you won't be the only one.
Not far from Mount Wilson Trail you get some perfect water scenery at Carter Debris Dam; a short spree to Sturtevant Falls is always worthwhile.
So much entertaining stuff in the San Gabriel Mountains, just amazing. Bailey Canyon is a pleasant place to explore, and Auburn
Debris Basin is a nice site to stretch your legs a bit. And that's not everything you can do here in the San Gabriel Mountains. Having a nice time at Mount Wilson Trail is uncomplicated. Spruce Grove Campground is a nice local campground; why not camp at Hoegee Campground if you're here at Mount Wilson Trail.
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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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| | 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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