Mount Wilson from Red Box

Red Box Alert

A hike that starts at Red Box and peaks at Mount Wilson, 7-miles from the start. It's an Out-&-Back hike (14-miles total) and the pace will be moderate; average 2 mph. There will be standing rest points, a brief stop at Valley Forge, and a lunch break at Mt. Wilson. The elevation gain/loss is around 3400' total, not much for 14-miles, but it's a long hike and after having trekked 12-miles the final 2-miles (1150' gain) from Valley Forge up to Red Box is a tough challenge. The Gabrielino Trail & the Kenyon Devore Trail are nice trails and there is good tree coverage along the route. To view pictures from a recent Red Box to Mount Wilson hike click here (https://www.meetup.com/hiking-196/photos/6016852/#93519542). The details (trails, points, start time, etc.) are below.

The distance and pace makes this an Advance hike. It's intended for active hikers that have completed similar hikes recently; hikes longer than 10 miles & with an elevation gain of at least 3500 feet. You must be able to maintain a steady 2 mph pace from point-to-point. You should know what to bring & the amount to carry. It's not a hike for beginner or intermediate hikers.

Route Details:

Red Box to Valley Forge (Gabrielino Trail, 2.0mi, 1150'' loss)
Valley Forge to Mt. Wilson (Kenyon Devore Trail, 5.0mi, 2230' gain)
Mt. Wilson to Valley Forge (Kenyon Devore Trail, 5.0mi, 2230' loss)
Valley Forge to RedBox (Gabrielino Trail, 2.0mi, 1150' gain)
Total: 14 miles, 3380' gain/loss - Advance -

Points: Red Box (4630'), Valley Forge (3480'), Kenyon Devore Trail junction (3720'),
Mount Wilson (5710')

Meet Up Time:http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/3/7/6/event_93945942.jpeg
8 AM and START at 8:10 AM
(start sooner if all RSVPs arrive)
Trail starts at the stairs; meet nearby along the railhttp://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/4/0/e/event_93977422.jpeg

Recommend:

• Good traction soft-shell hike/sturdy trail running shoe
• Water: 4 - 5 liters (can refill at Mt. Wilson)
• Lightweight layers, rain/wind breaker jacket
• Check Mt Wilson weather forecast- Lunch & snacks
• Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
• Extra socks & t-shirt
• Trekking Poles
• Headlamp (likely won't need)
• Buy Forest Adventure Pass in advance
• Small camera
• Cell phone

http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/5/8/0/event_91958272.jpeg

Directions/Parking:
Red Box parking lot Click Here (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=34.258210,-118.105149&aq=&sll=34.258094,-118.104929&sspn=0.001153,0.001717&ie=UTF8&ll=34.25821,-118.105149&spn=0.000581,0.000858&t=h&z=14)
Forest Adventure Pass Required

IMPORTANT:
Please ensure that you are in good health before participating in a high intensity activity like this one. My function as an assistant organizer is only to organize the hikes and I assume absolutely no responsibility for you or your guests. By signing up for a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware and made your guests aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with any outdoor activity, and you accept, and fully assume all such risks, dangers, and hazards, and further agree to release, and discharge the Organizer, Assistant Organizers, and event hosts of this Meetup Group from, and against any, and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities.