get abs on mt. wilson (6-pack of peaks #4/6)
Meet: Trojan Grounds (Starbucks near Birnkrant/ EVK) at 7am on Saturday
Return: 6pm same day
Member: $10 Non member: $13
Participant Driver: None needed
Activity: Hiking, peak-bagging, getting abs
Difficulty: 8/10 Very Hard Distance (miles): 14.5 miles Elevation (ft): 4,800 ft
Recommended Prior Experience: Hiking experience required, ideally long hikes with a lot of elevation gain. Must be in very good physical shape
Location of Trip: Mt. Wilson via Little Santa Anita Canyon
Native Land: Tongva (Gabrieleno)
Work on your abs on this certified classic hike up Mt Wilson, a challenging and beautiful hike that ends at a historic observatory! Be prepared for mega views and a killer workout, as this trail covers nearly 5000 ft of elevation gain/loss over 15 miles, making it an extremely challenging (and therefore extremely rewarding) adventure. This hike is part of the SoCal Six-Pack of Peaks, a hiking challenge that ascends the 6 tallest mountains within a few hours of LA, so we’ll be working on our six-packs as we take on the “easiest” peak in the series! This is the fourth hike we have led as part of the Six-Pack, so we hope to welcome back those who return as well as new hikers to the challenge. We’ll start at the Little Santa Anita Canyon trailhead and head up to the summit to enjoy a provided lunch while taking in epic views of the surrounding mountains / Los Angeles and feeling very good about ourselves for making it to the top. If there’s interest, we will also walk around the Mt. Wilson observatory at the top, which has some very large historic telescopes.
Contact the Guides:
Joey Barreto (joseph.barreto@usc.edu)
Caroline Dworken (dworken@usc.edu)
What to Bring:
AT LEAST 3-4 liters of water
Backpack
Sturdy hiking shoes with good grip (boots or trail-runners)
Sunscreen/hat/sunglasses/long sleeves
Extra warm layers!!!! (long pants, several jackets, hat, gloves, etc.)
Mess kit, ie. tupperware bowl + utensils
Headlamp or flashlight
Extra pair of socks
Hiking poles (optional)
Bug spray (optional)
Price of the trip includes (and we will provide):
Snacks + lunch
All group / shared gear (First aid kit, etc.)
Any permits needed
Transportation
Amazing guides who love the outdoors and do this for free!
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TRIP DIFFICULTY RATING SYSTEM
Difficulty rating for trips
1: No physical activity.
2: Leisurely walk.
3: 2-5 miles less than 1000 ft of total elevation gain on well maintained trails. About 2-3 hours continuous activity
4: 4-6 miles, about 1000 ft of elevation gain, well maintained trails. About 3 hours of continuous activity.
5: 6-8 miles, about 1500ft of elevation gain on maintained trials. 4-5 hours continuous activity
6: 8-10 miles, about 2000 ft of elevation gain, well maintained trails. 4-6 hours of continuous activity.
7: 10-14 miles, over 2500 ft of elevation gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.
8: At high altitude. 12-16 total miles, over 3000 ft of elevation gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.
9: Technical skills may be necessary. At high altitude with physical elevation gain. Scrambling over rocks likely involved.
10: u gunna die
**If you have any questions or concerns about the physical activity, recommended prior experience, or gear needed on any kind of trip please contact the guides as soon as possible!!