Come Get Lei'd Doing A Backward Hike (10.5 miles)

Co-Leaders: Patty and Tracy

Come Join Us and Get Lei'd: Bring your grass skirt, coconut bra, or loud Hawaiian shirt for our Luau themed hike. We will be holding a hula contest, so if you think you can't dance...please, come and enter our contest!

Location: Audio Road intersects with the Mount Wilson Circle, Angeles National Forest

Distance: 10.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 2814'

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Hike difficulty: Fairly Difficult (Uphill on the way back)

Level: 7/10

Time: 5 hours

Description:

We are not professionals; this is a fun hike, not serious, ALTHOUGH you need to be able to master a fairly difficult hike. HIKE AT YOUR OWN RISK. We will meet at 6:45 a.m. at the Audio Road intersection with Mt. Wilson Circle (https://www.google.com/maps?daddr=34.227664,-118.067801&hl=en&sll=34.238273,-118.063545&sspn=0.04041,0.084929&t=p&mra=mift&mrsp=1&sz=15&z=15)--right at the trailhead, at an elevation of 5,700 feet. A 10.5 mile loop from the top of Mount Wilson to two trail camps along the East Fork of the San Gabriel River, then we will go back up to the top of the mountain. This trail ends on the uphill, so conserve your energy. This trail is entirely along the mountain’s cooler, more forested north face, and the route follows seasonal streams and rivers that can provide nice swimming holes. A few dangerous stretches of track and the down-then-up route make this a strenuous day hike.

Liability: By signing up for this event, you are acknowledged that you are fully aware the risk involve with this event. You are acknowledged that neither the
hike leader nor event coordinator is a professional hiker. You will not hold neither the hike leader nor any member of this group for any liability or mishap cause by you. You are responsible for your own action and safety.

Trail condition: Mostly single file trail, with quite a bit of shade

Water: You must carry a minimum of 3 liters.

Guest: No

Dog: No

Weather report: Check the local weather

Toilet: Red Box parking lot

What to Bring: YOUR LUAU garb, your hiking poles, sunscreen, energy bar, lunch, snacks, and water.

Direction: From the 210 in La Canada Flintridge, go east on CA-2 toward the mountains. Continue for 13.9 miles, then take a right onto Mount Wilson-Red Box Road. Continue for 4.2 miles, then bear right at the roundabout onto Mount Wilson Circle. After .4 miles, bear right at the gate onto Mount Wilson-Red Box Road again. Continue approximately .2 miles to a small parking area. There is a sign that prevents vehicular traffic beyond this point. Park here and display your Adventure Pass.

Parking: Public parking on the street or the small parking lot at the top of the Mt. Wilson/Red Box Road.