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Mount Wilson Summit Viewpoint – Mount Lowe Summit loop from Allen

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Mount Wilson Summit Viewpoint – Mount Lowe Summit loop from Allen

Hard

2.7

(15)

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Mount Wilson Summit Viewpoint – Mount Lowe Summit loop from Allen

05:00

47.4km

1,760m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 36.6 km for 1.86 km

Open: • 6:00 AM-8:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.79 km

LA County Open Space

Nature Reserve

9.01 km

Henninger Flats

Highlight • Viewpoint

Henninger Flats sits along the road with views of Altadena. You’ll pass by it while climbing the Mt. Wilson Toll Road and can take a moment to catch your breath …

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19.5 km

Mount Wilson Summit Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Explore the looped road around the summit of Mount Wilson, a prominent peak known for its historic Mount Wilson Observatory. The summit houses telescopes, solar towers, and the modern CHARA …

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19.7 km

The Cosmic Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Iconic café spot atop Mount Wilson. Observatory visits start from here

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24.1 km

Mueller Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

This tunnel was blasted into existence in 1942 to form the old Mount Lowe Motorway.

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24.1 km

Mueller Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Mueller Tunnel is definitely a highlight. You ride your bike through the San Gabriel Peak. The tunnel is very short, so you don't have to worry about bringing lights.

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26.2 km

Mount Lowe Summit

Highlight • Summit

One of my favourite Places on Earth. Not only cause of the great View but also of so many possibilities to reach the Top of Mt.Lowe from the Sunset Ridge, …

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28.4 km

Ye Alpine Tavern ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

This campground was once a glorified tavern being able to sleep 185 guests and included a ballroom, multiples stories, a kitchen, and dining hall. It was a stop along the …

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28.5 km

Mount Lowe Campground and Historical Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Here you will find several picnic tables where you can rest and eat something. Additionally, you can check informational panels with maps of the area.
Very close to this point, …

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37.8 km

Andrea Wilson Triangle

Nature Reserve

47.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.3 km

7.65 km

6.69 km

5.64 km

4.16 km

Surfaces

23.1 km

13.3 km

9.70 km

982 m

267 m

Elevation

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Mount Wilson Summit Viewpoint – Mount Lowe Summit loop from Allen

Henninger Flats

Mount Wilson Summit Viewpoint

The Cosmic Cafe

Mueller Tunnel

Mueller Tunnel

Mount Lowe Summit

Ye Alpine Tavern ruins

Mount Lowe Campground and Historical Site

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