USLA-mt Wilson Observatory
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Activity:
Road biking
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Distance:
60.61 km
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Author’s time:
Duration unknown
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Difficulty:
Not specified
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Return to departure point:
No
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Vertical gain:
+ 1,489 m
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Vertical drop:
- 1,472 m
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Highest point:
1,733 m
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Lowest point:
420 m
Description
Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.
(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.
Add waypoints by clicking on the map.
The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).
Waypoints
- S : km 0 - alt. 420 m - Start near 4720-4726 Angeles Crest Hwy, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011, USA
- 2 : km 0 - alt. 420 m - Head north on CA-2 W towards Milmada Dr
- 3 : km 4.24 - alt. 654 m - Head north-east on CA-2 E towards Mt Lukens Truck Trail
- 4 : km 12.17 - alt. 1,043 m - Head north-east on CA-2 E towards Georges Gap Trail
- 5 : km 16.74 - alt. 1,108 m - Head south-east on CA-2 E towards Ladybug Canyon Rd
- 6 : km 21.15 - alt. 1,351 m - Head east on CA-2 E towards Forest Rte 2N24/Rincon Red Box Rd/Rincon Red Box Truck Trail
- 7 : km 22.18 - alt. 1,409 m - Turn right onto Forest Rte 2N24/Rincon Red Box Rd/Rincon Red Box Truck Trail
- 8 : km 22.25 - alt. 1,414 m - Continue onto Mt Wilson Red Box Rd
- 9 : km 25.43 - alt. 1,567 m - Head south-east on Mt Wilson Red Box Rd towards Valley Forge Trail
- 10 : km 28.84 - alt. 1,715 m - Head south-east on Mt Wilson Red Box Rd towards Mt Wilson Circle Road
- 11 : km 29 - alt. 1,725 m - Continue onto Mt Wilson Circle Road
- 12 : km 29.55 - alt. 1,726 m - Turn left onto Mt Wilson Circle Rd
- 13 : km 29.57 - alt. 1,726 m - Turn right onto Mt Wilson Rd
- 14 : km 29.77 - alt. 1,725 m - Slight left
- 15 : km 30.44 - alt. 1,732 m - Head north-west towards Rim Trail
- 16 : km 31.11 - alt. 1,725 m - Slight right onto Mt Wilson Rd
- 17 : km 31.31 - alt. 1,726 m - Turn right onto Mt Wilson Circle Rd
- 18 : km 31.76 - alt. 1,725 m - Continue onto Mt Wilson Red Box Rd
- 19 : km 31.83 - alt. 1,723 m - Head north-west on Mt Wilson Red Box Rd towards Mt Lowe Rd
- 20 : km 32.79 - alt. 1,678 m - Head north-west on Mt Wilson Red Box Rd towards Mt Lowe Rd
- 21 : km 34.32 - alt. 1,589 m - Head west on Mt Wilson Red Box Rd towards Mt Lowe Rd
- 22 : km 36.65 - alt. 1,507 m - Head south on Mt Wilson Red Box Rd towards Mount Disappointment Road
- 23 : km 38.51 - alt. 1,414 m - Continue onto Forest Rte 2N24/Rincon Red Box Rd/Rincon Red Box Truck Trail
- 24 : km 38.58 - alt. 1,409 m - Turn left onto CA-2 W
- 25 : km 45 - alt. 1,080 m - Head west on CA-2 W towards Switzer Truck Trail
- 26 : km 52.24 - alt. 847 m - Head south-west on CA-2 W
- E : km 60.61 - alt. 430 m
Useful Information
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.