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Big Santa Anita Canyon - Mt. Wilson Area

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90 mi 145 km of trail — 14 Featured Runs

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Featured Runs in Big Santa Anita Canyon - Mt. Wilson Area - 14

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Favorite Lower Eaton Canyon Falls.

Eaton Falls

3.6 mi 5.8 km • Out and Back • 382 ft Ascent 116.53 m Ascent

Singletrack Altadena, CA

( 82 )
Favorite Everything is clear at 5000ft above. You can even see the tall buildings in Downtown Los Angeles!

Chantry Flat/ Mt. Wilson Loop

15.3 mi 24.6 km • Loop • 4,195 ft Ascent 1278.55 m Ascent

Singletrack Sierra Madre, CA

( 36 )
Favorite Everything is clear at 5000ft above. You can even see the tall buildings in Downtown Los Angeles!

Mount Wilson

13.7 mi 22.1 km • Out and Back • 4,763 ft Ascent 1451.68 m Ascent

Singletrack Sierra Madre, CA

( 33 )
Favorite Sturtevant Falls Trail.

Sturtevant Falls

3.4 mi 5.4 km • Out and Back • 639 ft Ascent 194.74 m Ascent

Singletrack Sierra Madre, CA

( 38 )
Favorite Sunrise from the Bill Reilly Trail

Angeles National Forest 50K

32.0 mi 51.5 km • Loop • 7,172 ft Ascent 2185.89 m Ascent

Singletrack Sierra Madre, CA

( 1 )
Favorite View from San Gabriel Peak

Red Box to San Gabriel Peak

3.9 mi 6.2 km • Out and Back • 1,422 ft Ascent 433.39 m Ascent

Singletrack Altadena, CA

( 9 )
Favorite View of the mountains as you climb up the last leg

Strawberry Peak Out and Back

7.1 mi 11.5 km • Out and Back • 1,596 ft Ascent 486.53 m Ascent

Singletrack La Cañada Flintridge, CA

( 13 )
Favorite Sturtevant Falls Trail.

Mt. Zion Loop

9.3 mi 14.9 km • Point to Point • 2,232 ft Ascent 680.18 m Ascent

Singletrack Sierra Madre, CA

( 5 )

Trails in Big Santa Anita Canyon - Mt. Wilson Area - 30

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0.5 mi 0.8 km #1 Hermit Falls Trail
Sierra Madre, CA
0.5 mi 0.8 km Sierra Madre, CA
Unknown
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3.1 mi 4.9 km #2 Bailey Canyon Trail #11W11
Sierra Madre, CA
3.1 mi 4.9 km Sierra Madre, CA
All Clear
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Dry, Mostly Dry
28 days ago
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1.9 mi 3.1 km #3 Tom Sloan Trail #12W22
Altadena, CA
1.9 mi 3.1 km Altadena, CA
Unknown
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1.6 mi 2.6 km #4 Lower Winter Creek Trail #11W15
Sierra Madre, CA
1.6 mi 2.6 km Sierra Madre, CA
All Clear
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Mostly Dry, Some Mud
85 days ago
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2.5 mi 4.0 km #5 Sturtevant Trail #11W16
Sierra Madre, CA
2.5 mi 4.0 km Sierra Madre, CA
Unknown
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27.5 mi 44.2 km #6 Gabrielino Trail (NRT) 11W14
La Cañada Flintridge, CA
27.5 mi 44.2 km La Cañada Flintridge, CA
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3.2 mi 5.2 km #7 Rim Trail #11W28
Sierra Madre, CA
3.2 mi 5.2 km Sierra Madre, CA
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3.2 mi 5.1 km #8 Mount Disappointment Road #2N57
Altadena, CA
3.2 mi 5.1 km Altadena, CA
Unknown
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2.4 mi 3.9 km #9 Valley Forge Trail #12W09
Altadena, CA
2.4 mi 3.9 km Altadena, CA
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0.2 mi 0.3 km #10 Muir Peak Trail
Altadena, CA
0.2 mi 0.3 km Altadena, CA
Unknown
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1.1 mi 1.8 km #11 Mt. Lowe East Trail 12W14.3A
Altadena, CA
1.1 mi 1.8 km Altadena, CA
Unknown
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9.2 mi 14.8 km #12 Mt. Wilson Toll Road #2N45
Altadena, CA
9.2 mi 14.8 km Altadena, CA
Unknown
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1.1 mi 1.7 km #13 San Gabriel Peak Trail #12W24
Altadena, CA
1.1 mi 1.7 km Altadena, CA
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1.3 mi 2.1 km #14 Eaton Canyon Path
Altadena, CA
1.3 mi 2.1 km Altadena, CA
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2.2 mi 3.5 km #15 Zion Trail #11W17
Sierra Madre, CA
2.2 mi 3.5 km Sierra Madre, CA
Unknown
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1.0 mi 1.6 km #16 First Water #11W14.B
Sierra Madre, CA
1.0 mi 1.6 km Sierra Madre, CA
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2.2 mi 3.5 km #17 Upper Winter Creek Trail #11W23
Sierra Madre, CA
2.2 mi 3.5 km Sierra Madre, CA
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1.2 mi 1.9 km #18 Muir Peak Road #2N50.A
Altadena, CA
1.2 mi 1.9 km Altadena, CA
Unknown
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0.6 mi 1.0 km #19 Equestrian Trail
Altadena, CA
0.6 mi 1.0 km Altadena, CA
Unknown
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5.5 mi 8.9 km #20 Mt. Wilson Trail #11W22
Sierra Madre, CA
5.5 mi 8.9 km Sierra Madre, CA
Unknown
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5.3 mi 8.6 km #21 Idlehour Trail 12W16
Altadena, CA
5.3 mi 8.6 km Altadena, CA
Minor Issues
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Fallen Trees - Fallen trees at 3 spots 1 mile from inspiration point Bottom of trail by creek 2 trees blocking trail about 1/2 mile apart
72 days ago
1 
1.2 mi 2.0 km #22 Bill Reilly Trail
Altadena, CA
1.2 mi 2.0 km Altadena, CA
Unknown
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2.6 mi 4.2 km #23 Kenyon DeVore Trail #11W13
Sierra Madre, CA
2.6 mi 4.2 km Sierra Madre, CA
All Clear
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Mostly Dry
4 hours ago
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2.3 mi 3.7 km #24 Upper Sam Merrill Trail 12W14.3
Altadena, CA
2.3 mi 3.7 km Altadena, CA
Unknown
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1.9 mi 3.0 km #25 Winter Creek Trail #11W20
Sierra Madre, CA
1.9 mi 3.0 km Sierra Madre, CA
Unknown
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0.1 mi 0.2 km #26 Mt. Lowe Trail Camp Connector Trail
Altadena, CA
0.1 mi 0.2 km Altadena, CA
Unknown
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0.7 mi 1.1 km #27 Jones Peak Saddle Connector
Sierra Madre, CA
0.7 mi 1.1 km Sierra Madre, CA
Unknown
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1.0 mi 1.6 km #28 Sturtevant Loop Trail #11W14.A
Sierra Madre, CA
1.0 mi 1.6 km Sierra Madre, CA
Unknown
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0.1 mi 0.2 km #29 Mt. Lowe West Trail 12W14.3B
Altadena, CA
0.1 mi 0.2 km Altadena, CA
Unknown
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3.4 mi 5.5 km #30 Barley Flats Truck Trail #2N46
Altadena, CA
3.4 mi 5.5 km Altadena, CA
Unknown
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Photos of Big Santa Anita Canyon - Mt. Wilson Area - 81

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Everything is clear at 5000ft above. You can even see the tall buildings in Downtown Los Angeles!

#1

Everything is clear at 5000ft above. You can e…
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Sierra Madre, CA
Inspiration Point, Altadena, CA 6 miles up.

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Inspiration Point, Altadena, CA 6 miles up.
 3
Altadena, CA
View of Pasadena and beyond from Mt. Wilson

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View of Pasadena and beyond from Mt. Wilson
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Sierra Madre, CA
View of LA from the top of Inspiration Point

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View of LA from the top of Inspiration Point
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Altadena, CA
Volunteers clearing a 60" bigcone spruce near Devore Trail Camp.

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Volunteers clearing a 60" bigcone spruce near D…
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Sierra Madre, CA
Sunrise from the Bill Reilly Trail

#6

Sunrise from the Bill Reilly Trail
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Altadena, CA
Sturtevant Falls Trail.

#7

Sturtevant Falls Trail.
 3
Sierra Madre, CA
Light at the end of the tunnel.

#8

Light at the end of the tunnel.
 2
Sierra Madre, CA

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