May 16, 2017 — A couple of years ago, I did Mt. Zion via the Santa Anita Canyon Loop and I loved the area. So, I decided to do a similar hike, but gaining a bunch more elevation up to Mt. Wilson Observatory. Starting from the Chantry Flats Parking Area, head down the paved road and past some homes until you get to the Gabrielino Trail which leads to a quick detour to Sturtevant Falls. After the falls, backtrack and continue along the Gabrielino/Sturtevant Trail to the Sturtevant Camp, where you continue up the Sturtevant Trail to the Mt. Wilson summit.
I got only fog on Mt. Wilson, but it was still a nice hike. Head down the southern ridge of Mt. Wilson on the Mt. Wilson Trail, and then continue along the Winter Creek Trail all the way back to the trailhead.
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