Mt Wilson Trail Hike - HikingGuy.com

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    The Mt Wilson Trail is the oldest route to the summit to Mt Wilson. Unlike the popular route to Mt Wilson from Chantry Flat, the Mt Wilson Trail is mellow and lacks the crowds and kids looking for the waterfall. The Mt Wilson Trail offers beautiful views as it ascends the side of Little Santa Anita Canyon, and being the oldest trail, offers some historical landmarks as well. If you've only hiked Mt Wilson from Chantry Flat, I highly recommend giving this route a try too.
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    The Mt. Wilson Trail, located in the picturesque San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California, is a must-visit destination for hiking enthusiasts. Offering breathtaking views and a rich history, the 14-mile round-trip trail leads you to the summit of Mt. Wilson, where you can explore the famous Mt. Wilson Observatory. The trail is suitable for both novice hikers and experienced trekkers, providing diverse flora and fauna, clear mountain streams, and well-maintained paths. Easily accessible from Los Angeles, the Mt. Wilson Trail provides an incredible opportunity to escape the city's hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in nature's beauty. Whether you're looking for a challenging workout or a peaceful hike, the Mt. Wilson Trail is a top choice for outdoor adventures in Southern California.

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  • @michaelatherton826
    @michaelatherton826 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hike prepared here! Water, PLB etc. I spent years in these mountains. Lots of rescues, some deaths.

  • @thetexan8365
    @thetexan8365 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My wife and I hiked it yesterday, we’re both in our 50’s, a bit over 16 miles, 5k feet up then 5k feet down, ate the most amazing hotdogs 😅. Commenting while in bed next day, ouch and yay 😂. So happy we did it and recommend it to anyone that wants to challenge themselves.

  • @ddiver7908
    @ddiver7908 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i used your guide yesterday..I've never did long distance hiking, my 1st time to complete Wilson, my legs are smoked. Thank you

  • @BackpackingWithJason
    @BackpackingWithJason 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool hiking trail. A definite bucket list for me. Enjoyed the video 👍

  • @larrykay6606
    @larrykay6606 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favorite training hikes. This is always my first hike to start getting fit for Mount Whitney.

  • @SrengLim2023
    @SrengLim2023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great hike, especially for incline...both my legs are super sore and done for the whole week.

  • @donnagarcia6763
    @donnagarcia6763 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome information. We took our Scout troop up there yesterday. It was challenging but very rewarding. Thank you for the great info.

  • @xexux3
    @xexux3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just did this hike last Saturday. We started at 5am, it was amazing! Definitely going back.

  • @RealSoundNow
    @RealSoundNow 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video. Really appreciate all your great work.

    • @Hikingguy
      @Hikingguy  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you thank you!

  • @ccabral3379
    @ccabral3379 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hiked to Mt. Wilson for the first time on this trail from Sierra Madre. I've been to Mt. Wilson from Chantry but this trail was well worth it. After Orchard camp, the trail is steep but so very beautiful and worth every step. The views are breathtaking. Thank you for the video and info on this gorgeous trail. I went during the week on a Tuesday and only saw 4 people that day and the weather was perfect and overcast.

  • @freddyp319
    @freddyp319 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been waiting for this hike for months. I'm doing this Saturday with my daughter, following your path. Will let you know the results. Thanks again

  • @VaheAleksanyan-sr8jw
    @VaheAleksanyan-sr8jw 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you this was very informative 👍

  • @brianpowell5082
    @brianpowell5082 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad to see more posts! Sounds like a bomb hike for sure!

    • @Hikingguy
      @Hikingguy  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea, it's a nice one, give it a whirl.

  • @MarkLaingPhotography
    @MarkLaingPhotography 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superbly useful - thanks!

  • @pattidoyle5102
    @pattidoyle5102 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I really appreciate how informative your videos without giving too much of the hike away. Nice balance. I especially like taking screen shots when you describe choices at junctions. It’s nice to have those trail directions available.

    • @Hikingguy
      @Hikingguy  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome, thank you Patti, great feedback. That's what I'm basically striving for; I want to give you the info you need to do the hike safely without overdoing it. Thanks & see you out there!

    • @nomada6789
      @nomada6789 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just did this trail at 5 am but next weekend I will
      Do it at 2-3 am …. The weather was very pleasant and it got real busy on our way dawn 😎

    • @nomada6789
      @nomada6789 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Hikingguybut you didn’t went to the end passing the parking lot where the summit is with the trail name ☹️

    • @cathynewyork7918
      @cathynewyork7918 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nomada6789 I agree - I wish he had gone to the end to show the summit - that's what we were waiting for during the video.

  • @Mily-ql1eo
    @Mily-ql1eo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great info! Thank you for the content.

  • @scacct2323
    @scacct2323 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice vid. Thanks for the information. Gonna have to tackle this one soon.

    • @Hikingguy
      @Hikingguy  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      VIRB 360 >> bit.ly/2ylWhnw

  • @hmunoz314
    @hmunoz314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    6:16 make sure to stay away from the Purple Poodle!! if you touch these plants, you'll get a bad rash

  • @tesla845
    @tesla845 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great. Fun hike

  • @trevorreel9070
    @trevorreel9070 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This hike broke me almost. Exhausted for three days.

  • @Nick_Ramirez89
    @Nick_Ramirez89 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm gonna hike this trail tomorrow. Thanks for the upload. It's my first time hiking in 10 years.

  • @jonathandavenport2500
    @jonathandavenport2500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    First time viewer, I found your video from looking up Mt. Wilson and coming across your trail guide. Thank you for both your video and guide being very indepth and easy to follow along as well as full of great advice.
    I am planning on hiking Mt. Wilson tomorrow in training to prepare to hike the south to north rim of the grand canyon in a day and then back two days later, later this summer. Thank you for helping me along my journey and adventure.

    • @Hikingguy
      @Hikingguy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome, welcome aboard and I'm glad the guide was helpful. I also have a Rim 2 Rim guide that might be helpful on the website and some other GC tips. Hope to see you out there one day! 👍

    • @jonathandavenport2500
      @jonathandavenport2500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Hikingguy thanks, I will definitely check out your rim to rim guide. I ended up working a substitute teaching job today last minute but will do the hike either tomorrow or this weekend.
      Thanks again. Oh and I hope to see you out there someday as well.

  • @dg5175
    @dg5175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is really helpful. Thanks.

    • @Hikingguy
      @Hikingguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome, it's a great trail, hope you get to enjoy it.

  • @alfredobarajas93
    @alfredobarajas93 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did this hike at midnight and finished around 9am took my time with it . 8am already was 90 degrees outside ! Definitely met awesome people along the way including a bear encounter

    • @Hikingguy
      @Hikingguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice - I haven't done this as a night hike yet but now its on my list.

  • @jocastanaresthewanderingnu7773
    @jocastanaresthewanderingnu7773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love it. thank you.

  • @fedora296
    @fedora296 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you so much great video. you rock

    • @Hikingguy
      @Hikingguy  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome, glad it was handy! 👍

  • @bomarfamily
    @bomarfamily 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just completed this with my son Sunday 7/31 ... beautiful trail, but wow a real butt kicker!!

  • @louisgarcia2415
    @louisgarcia2415 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very useful video. We are taking our Scout Troop up Mt. Wilson using this trail. We are sharing this video with them.

    • @Hikingguy
      @Hikingguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you & have fun!

    • @louisgarcia2415
      @louisgarcia2415 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@Hikingguy Wow! A challenge for sure. The Scouts did it. Thank you for all that you do.

  • @1185angelina
    @1185angelina ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the video. More videos please. One of devils backbone at baldy.

    • @Hikingguy
      @Hikingguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you!!!1 && I have it - check out the video for Mt Baldy Hike

  • @allysonalvarado3017
    @allysonalvarado3017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Took me like 8 hrs I was so tired lol

    • @Hikingguy
      @Hikingguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congrats, it's a tough one!

  • @Gregg_Towsley
    @Gregg_Towsley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool. I wish I saw this earlier...I did a similar video of Mt Wilson on my channel.

  • @carolayres4143
    @carolayres4143 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much for all your work! Amazing page. Wondering if this Mt Wilson hike has a lot of narrow/dropoff sections? Not a huge fan of those(!) but hoping to do this hike in October if they're not too bad. Thanks again.

    • @Hikingguy
      @Hikingguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you 👍 and no narrow drop-offs, you should be fine.

  • @ColemanOutdoors
    @ColemanOutdoors 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Timely video with the gate to Chantry being closed for the past month or so.
    I did this trail for the 1st time on New Years and I think I have to agree with pretty much everything. Parking way easier, tougher than Chantry, less pretty, but views are incredible! It's fun, but it is more of a butt kicker for sure!!!

    • @Hikingguy
      @Hikingguy  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice nice, yea, the gate on the road to Chantry is always a pain. When I do go there I usually go early and wait at the gate. The sheriff usually gets there early and opens it but you never know. This was first way I hiked Wilson way back when and it was great to get back recently.

    • @ColemanOutdoors
      @ColemanOutdoors 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Hikingguy haha...that's funny you say that, I did the loop 3 times last year using that logic. At the gate by like 5:20. Only had to wait until 6 once. Wish they'd open it...I like that trail.

    • @crishazzard3129
      @crishazzard3129 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Coleman Outdoors yea it’s nice when you catch it early and you have the whole trail to yourself

    • @testnee3622
      @testnee3622 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      How long did you need for the whole trail? Thank you :)

    • @ColemanOutdoors
      @ColemanOutdoors 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@testnee3622 shoot....I think it was around 6 hrs hiking time and like 8 hrs total. Be sure to carve out most of your day if you go this way. Chantry Flats is nicer and a tad easier if you haven't gone that route. It's my favorite!

  • @frankyg818
    @frankyg818 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Did this hike yesterday , so sore today

    • @Hikingguy
      @Hikingguy  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha, yea, no hiding on this one, it's a tough one

    • @jx14aby
      @jx14aby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How long did it take to go up? And down?

  • @angelcharelynarevalo247
    @angelcharelynarevalo247 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank u so much for ur video very helpful 👍. Just curious where is ur starting point at ? What location?

    • @Hikingguy
      @Hikingguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍 All the details > hikingguy.com/hiking-trails/best-la-hikes/mt-wilson-trail-hike/

  • @JohnDoe-xu9zr
    @JohnDoe-xu9zr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video, may I join you in your next hiking adventure?

  • @LC444
    @LC444 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you ever done Mt Harvard, Yale, or Hastings Peak?

  • @josedelarosa5424
    @josedelarosa5424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love me Mount Wilson!! It's one of the 12/6 peak challenge. The loop or from Sturtevant Falls in and out is great and challenging either way. If you are looking for even more challenging way to Wilsontry Echo Mt.

  • @dolce015
    @dolce015 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the great info! What time do you usually start the climb? How long does it take usually? Thanks again!

    • @Hikingguy
      @Hikingguy  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Check out the article for time & distance - I usually start at sunrise to beat the heat and crowds...

    • @dolce015
      @dolce015 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Hikingguy Great website!! Saved to my favorite. Thanks again for sharing the solid research!

  • @shastabob56
    @shastabob56 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Cris. Does the Forest Service close any trails in the Angeles Forest after rains? If so, is there a website to go check on trail closures?

    • @Hikingguy
      @Hikingguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It happens sometimes - I always check the official USDA FS website and their Twitter feed.

  • @mya5980
    @mya5980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm going up!

    • @Hikingguy
      @Hikingguy  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Go for it, it's a fun one!

  • @rommelnavarrette2831
    @rommelnavarrette2831 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just did that hike today, but my all trails indictes only 10.5 miles

    • @Hikingguy
      @Hikingguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sometimes you can get errors on GPS units, def more like 7 each way

  • @Adaptedcaptive
    @Adaptedcaptive 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im totally dirtbiking down this??

  • @callumhanlon9488
    @callumhanlon9488 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you drink the water at First Water?

    • @Hikingguy
      @Hikingguy  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes but treat it

  • @LC444
    @LC444 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was it hot?