Tag: Mount Wilson

  We hiked the loop starting at the Chantry Flats campground at around 06:15, and up through Sturtevant trail. We walked around the top and…

The weather was warmed

A nice warm hike with Laura.

Empezamos después de las 6:35 am desde Chantry flat con grupo de amigos de los cuales había 7 que estaban subiendo por primera vez, el…

This is my 4th time peaking this mountain and the first time i fell and bruised my knee, the second went fine, the 3rd my…

I’m not sure what my friend and I did wrong but it took us 13 miles to get to the peak. Weather was great and…

Hike ended up being 15.4 miles according to AllTrails. Took us about 7 and 1/2 hours to summit. A couple of stops along the way…

Hiked the trip with my Brother Big Dalton (he’s a 7 good giant). His long strides were hard to keep up with, but hey… we…

Got to celebrate 5th birthday with a hike to Mt Wilson.  Brought cup cakes too!  🙂

Today I hiked with a group of friends to Mount Wilson via Chantry Flats and then down the Winter Creek Trail. There were  alot of…

Overall, was a great hike. The weather was cool, but not too hot. The trail conditions were good except for a small section ascending. Beautiful…

Everyone that knows me knows I hate Wilson. This time I was determined to change my opinion of this peak. We started from Sturtevant Trail…

I haven’t done any hiking since completing San G a few months ago. However this is my 4th time hiking Mt Wilson. I knew this…

I went with 2 friends to Mt. Wilson. We started from Chantry Flats around 7:45 am. The weather at that time was sunny but cool.…

We went up Stutervant falls trail and down upper winter creek. I love Wilson, with snow and without but it’s long AF lol  . No…

Awesome yet challenging hike. Weather was awesome, plenty of shade on the trail. With not only cool views of nature but of multiple helicopter flights…

Well we changed our hiking plans to summit Mt Wilson via Sierra Madre vs Chantry Flat, and so it was a tougher and longer hike…

Perfect day for the hike. The sun was out but was a steady cool temp all the way up. When we got to the summit,…

Started this hike around 7am and hiked chantry Flats route. Did a mile detour to see the waterfall and it was beautiful! The entire hike…

I get Lincoln’s birthday off, so to take advantage of having this obscure holiday off, I was going to either Disneyland or Potato Chip Rock.…

We got all of So Cals greatness. Started just before sunrise. Hit the trail and saw some sunshine along the way… then the clouds rolled…

#5 is now out of the way, and today’s weather was the best time to peak Wilson.   Cool and NO flies or other bugs!…

The weather was great until the rain, hail, and snow started. I wasn’t sure what to expect and had not been conditioning. Lol! I just…

Definitely challenging! Glad I was able to complete it!

Hiked Mt Wilson from Chantry Flats.  There was a light rain and small hail at times.  We did hear thunder on the way down from…

My favorite mountain! I think I’ve experienced all types of weather on Wilson – extreme heat, extreme cold, sun, wind, rain, hail and snow. Well,…

Light hail,  light snow falling, thunder at the top, and freezing at the summit . Overall it was a nice cool day to hike. The…

Great hike with a group. We hit some hail at the summit

This is my first year doing the Six-Pack of Peaks challenge. I started it as a way to gain benchmarks for my big goal of…

Can’t believe this was never on our radar… I absolutely loved this hike! Although the initial climb got me a little winded and sweaty at…

What a hike! I’ve hiked the surrounding waterfalls before. This one was challenging. We started at chantry flats, walked down the hill to the lower…

Hiked with a group of 10, a few people fell down on this hike but we all made it to the peak and made it…

This was my first hike above 10 miles and largest elevation change! I’ve been dealing with a cold for the last few weeks and was…

Perfect day, weather and conditions. Started around 6:45AM and enjoyed everything that this hike has to offer. A waterfall,  easy creek crossings, a few camps,…

First time hiking this loop and I enjoyed it so much more than Sierra Madre.  Up chantry and down upper winter loop to avoid the…

Weather was perfect for a hike, it was a group hike we had a great time ❤️🙏

It was a great day hiking w/my Trail Sisters together w/Cypress and Gabe who decided to join us on this beautiful day. Always a great…

Was the first longer hike of the year for me. Got to the trailhead right at sunset and there was plenty of parking.  Took a…

We all started as acquaintances but ended up as all part of one big family ❤️ trail sisters and trail brothers My #6Peak for the…

This is my second time doing Mount Wilson in the last year.  Did a slightly different path this time with coming back down the upper…

15.3 miles It was snowing at the summit, it was freezing cool. Beautiful!

4-5 trees down and 1 rockslide to climb over.  Trail seemed to go on forever, and the sign/USGS seal was hard to find, but I…

We had a group of nine ladies.  We started at 6:15am from Sierra Madre. It was foggy all day. It snowed, hailed, rained and was…

I did not feel well up this mountain but still finished. Paying 10 bucks to park is difficult for me. And so many people. But…

My group arrived at the trailhead around 6:15 am. The sun hadn’t risen yet and the lower and middle parking levels were almost full. We…

Started the hike at chantry flats and did the sturtevant and winter creek loop.  Beautiful and challenging trail completed with a great friend.    Enjoyed…

As the title states, I was hungover for this hike. I survived, summited, and didn’t throw up. The trail was in good condition on a…

The views were definitely worth the hike. There were a lot of trees down in which you had to hike around or go over them.…

Even though Sierra Madre to Mt. Wilson is the same number of miles as going from Chantry it is 1,000 feet more elevation gain.   I…

Haha the trail was a little more than I thought it would be. Seeing the camp and swinging on the swing was pretty dope. I…

This hike once again got me good! My first time doing Sierra Madre and I didn’t care for it all that much and do not…

The trail was in good condition, there was a point on the hike at the top of the falls where the pass was rough. We…

What an adventure!  My first hike… Done!

Lots of downed trees as if a tornado whipped through Sturtevant side of loop.

Sierra Madre was the hardest trail to Wilson yet!

Several fallen trees (5 or so) along the trail due to winter snowfall and recent windstorms. They weren’t hard to cross, and many have been…

Lordy, lordy…we decided to start this year’s challenge off with a bang, doing Mt Wilson from the Sierra Madre trailhead.  One of us was testing…

Hard hike. Some debris on upper trail. Since snow at peak.

We finally made it on top of Mt. Wilson! It was a long hike with over 4,000ft of elevation gain. We started at 9am and…

Beautiful day to hike, clear and cold before sunup. Mid 60’s through the day. Lots if water everywhere, a little bit of snow still in…

The hike is long about 14 miles. This really challenged me mentally and physically but I’m glad I have my wife by my side who…

Amazing weather. There was mild mist, not enough to cover the trail, but just enough to keep you cool from the heat of the hike.…

Beautiful cool day. In total we hiked Roughly about 15 miles. The trail is  beautiful and spotted a bear which was pretty amazing. The look…

We started the hike at about 7:30 am, my group and I were all very excited to get on our way. It started of full…

This was a steady uphill hike and the trail is well marked. At this time of year the weather above LA was very pleasant.

One peak down, five more to go!

Mount Wilson January 26th, 2020 3 take aways from this hike; and then some: Rest in peace Kobe Bryant. It still hit me when a…

As weekends get so very busy at Chantry Flats I started at the Mt Wilson Trail in Sierra Madre. Gaia clocked it at 13.9 miles…

A bit cloudy at lower elevations but nothing but sunshine half way up the mountain. Tougher than I remember…Maybe I’m not in the best shape…

Spent my 39th Birthday hiking up to Mount Wilson to complete my first six pack hike of 2020! While everyone below lived with the marine…

This is a challenging and beautiful hike 😍. Tons of trees, streams, history and even a waterfall (bonus).  Love being able to look around Sturtevant…

Today was a great day to take on this challenge. I was nervous preparing for the hike but actually doing it took away the anxiety…

nice hike

Beautiful hike, much steeper and more difficult than anticipated, but we made it! 5 in our group all in great physical fitness and it took…

Beautiful day 😍. We expected it to be cold. It was warm and the sun shining. My two negatives:  Trail not clearly marked, and there…

Beautiful day to hike! It was definitely a tough one, but felt great to finish!

For some off reason the Sturtervant trail was not on AllTrails anymore but we still followed it. Lots of fallen trees compared to the last…

Good weather! Trail conditions were good, but it got a bit hot mid day so bring plenty of water and electrolytes and drink them!

Perfect weather! There were water stations and flushing toilets at the summit where the observatory was located. Some left-over snow at the top, made it…

1/6! lots of switchbacks, sunny & clear day

We arrived at 6 am and the parking lot was full by about 6:30 am. I started hiking right as the sun was rising and…

A tentative plan to go hiking quickly snowballed into planning this Mount Wilson day-hike and registering for the Six Pack of Peaks challenge. As someone…

Generally well maintained trail with 4 to 5 obstacles, mostly fallen trees.

First hike of the 6 pack this year.  Did the hike with recently joined partner Mike McConnell.  Started at Chantry Flats, out of west end…

Perfect day to hike Mt. Wilson. Lots of debris on the trail, however major debris already moved to the side. Minor bugs, more bugs on…

Could not have had a more beautiful day – could see from San Clemente to Santa Barbara to Palm Springs.  Pretty strenuous, particularly when your…

Sunshiny day for a great little hike.  Took the side trail coming down.  Nice views.

Went on a Wednesday and no crowds at all. Hiked the loop. Perfect weather. Nice hike and peaceful scenery. Plan on 6- 8 hours to…

A beautiful day to hike with my mini me (4 yr old daughter).

Logged 14 miles.

I showed up before the sunrise so I could get an early start and beat the crowds. I did a loop using chantry flat, sturtevant…

It was a lovely day for a hike and Mt. Wilson was tougher than I thought!

Hike #30 | Mt Wilson Summit #AllTrails record: 🥾 14.9mi | 📈 4,445ft gain One down, eleven to go! @sixpackofpeaks challenge They said Mt Wilson…

Very lovely hike. The uphill was real. The switch backs were real. Weather was perfect, trail was perfect. Had a beautiful day! make sure to…

On Sunday myself and Justin @rockhoundhiker went to the Mt. Wilson Trail via Chantry Flats. We did the 15 mile loop and wanted to see…

Long hike. Challenging elevation. Felt good for summiting for the first time. Would do it again next year!

This was out first time summiting Mt. Wilson and probably our longest hike yet, so it was quite challenging. The trail from Chantry Flats was…

Easy, breezy does it until the last two miles as it was going steeper & steeper but the views/sceneries were all worth it…refreshing & spectacular.

Trail conditions were awesome. Weather was beautiful. Being my first real time hike it was perfect. 2020 I set out to become a more avid…

3rd  Peak. We parked our vehicle at Chantry Flat parking lot then took Forest Rte 2N40, Gabrieleno Trail/Sturtevant Trail. Compared to last year (Mt Wilson…

This hike was great!! It was a great first hike to start the peak challenge. The trail has inclines and declines and his overall, I…

The weather was perfect for this hike. We started from the Mt. Wilson Trailhead where there was ample free parking and bathrooms. Cosmic Cafe is…

We avoided the crowds and enjoyed our climb up Woodsen by takingthe  Fry-Koegel trail. The chilly morning (38 degrees) warmed up as we trekked along.…

Started the hike at 6 am, and I didn’t get sunlight till I hit Sturtevant Falls.  Did the loop starting from the Sturtevant side, and…

The trail conditions were good. there were a few tree branches across the trail that had been brought down by the snow. These were not…

One fine day…

Started at Chantry Flats and went to Sturtevant Falls. Went back to Gabrielino trail and then did the loop coming back by upper winter creek…

Beautiful hike overlooking LA. All shady and with slow climb to the top from Chantry Flat. And a waterfall on the way up!

We took on Mount Wilson, our first hike in the six-pack yesterday! We started at Chantry Flats like the website recommends at about 7am and…

Good weather but the bugs were already out :/

Perfect weather for a January hike on Mt. Wilson.

First hike was a real challenge. The trails were not clearly marked. First 4 miles were comfortable but final 3 to the top were grueling…

Beautiful day

Why did this hike feel so long? Started Chantry Flats and did the Sturtevant Falls detour. Had that to myself. Headed back to Gabrielino Trail…

15.8 mile trail was somewhat deceptive if judged only by the elevation.

Parking was pretty easy cus of the early start time. Trail conditions were good, with exception of a few downed branches that you had to…

This was a long 15.76 mile hike. Not too strenuous, just long. Lots of downed trees to climb over, under and around. Weather was a…

It was an awesome hike and beautiful trail. It was so green and peaceful. There was snow,  at the top where the observatory is at…

My first peak of 2020. An adventure taken with a friend. Some trees we down but it was manageable. Got to summit met a few…

Our Annual Hike up Mt. Wilson.  I do this with my husband every January.  We take the Sturtevant Falls trail up to Sturtevant Camp and…

My annual hike up Mt. Wilson with my wife.  We do this one every January.  It’s tradition.  We take the Sturtevant Falls trail to Sturtevant…

It was a cold day but once we were up on the summit it was FREEZING!!! Overall great hike, highly trafficked.

Easy to follow trail…LOTS of elevation gain with some amazing views!

First summit of the year! Hike was tough because there were several fallen trees and large branches blocking the trail throughout the loop. We either…

Great day for hiking

After completing Strawberry Peak and having a quick lunch, we stepped off from the Red Box parking lot at about 11:03. We took the Gabrielino…

Only snow near the observatory.  Roads plowed. Some trees down. Overall great hike

14.5 miles 4100’ of elevation gain.  About 6 3/4 hours of hiking.  Great day. Some trees down, but not bad.  Only real snow was near…

Some of the trail had rockslides or trees fallen over. Some snow at the summit. Temps were low 40. Not much winds   Hikes it…