Mt Wilson via Manzanita Ridge

Leader: Dave Borchart

Location: Chantry Flats to Mt. Wilson

Difficulty: 7+

Distance: 14 Miles

Gain: Approx. 3600 ft.

Time: 7/8 Hours

Pace: Moderate / Group Based

ABSOLUTELY NO BEGINNERS!!!!!!

We will proceed up the Upper Winter Creek trail to Hoagees. From there we will head up Manzanita Ridge to Mt Harvard and then to Mt. Wilson. There is a tremendous amount of astronomical history to be experienced on Mt. Wilson!! Time permitting we can take a tour of the grounds around Mt Wilson. The Cosmic Cafe will be closed, so be sure to bring plenty of food and snacks. Bring a MINIMUM of 3 liters of water. The water sources on Mt Wilson may be turned off for the season.

Meet up in the north end of the REI parking lot, we will arrange carpools from there. An adventure pass IS required to park at Chantry Flats.