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Mount Wilson Trail – Mount Wilson Summit Viewpoint loop from Sierra Madre

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Mount Wilson Trail – Mount Wilson Summit Viewpoint loop from Sierra Madre

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Mount Wilson Trail – Mount Wilson Summit Viewpoint loop from Sierra Madre

09:48

22.2km

1,430m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Angeles National Forest

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Start point

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3.36 km

Mount Wilson Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Mt. Wilson Trail offers exposed narrow edges on small segments with unique trail structures along the way.

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4.82 km

Sierra Madre Historical Wilderness Area

Nature Reserve

11.0 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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11.1 km

The Cosmic Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

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

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11.2 km

Mount Wilson Trailhead overlook and memorial

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just below the Mt Wilson Trailhead on Red Box Road, this overlook and memorial is a perfect place to pause. Sit and take in sweeping views of the San Gabriel Valley, and read the memorial plaque honoring early conservation efforts.

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15.2 km

Mt. Wilson Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Mt. Wilson Trail is an epic downhill trail that will put a smile on your face, I promise!

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22.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

2.61 km

1.68 km

578 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

4.29 km

515 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Mount Wilson Trail – Mount Wilson Summit Viewpoint loop from Sierra Madre

Mount Wilson Trail

Mount Wilson Summit Viewpoint

The Cosmic Cafe

Mount Wilson Trailhead overlook and memorial

Mt. Wilson Trail

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