O: Mt. Wilson (5710')
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Sat, Nov 7, 2026; 6:15 AM
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O: Mt. Wilson (5710')
O: Mt. Wilson (5710') via the old Mount Wilson trail. Join us on this classic hike up the historic trail forged in 1864 by Benjamin Wilson. Reaching the summit we will enjoy some lunch and fantastic views of the LA basin at Skyline Park and the Cosmic Cafe. You can bring a lunch to enjoy or purchase food and drink items from the cafe. Here is a link to their current menu, https://www.mtwilson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Cosmic-Cafe-Menu-2026.pdf, bring cash or card. The statistics for this strenuous outing will be 14 miles round trip with 4,700 feet of elevation gain. We will return via the same Mt. Wilson trail back to Sierra Madre keeping a steady pace to complete this hike within 10 hours. Primary Leader: Erik Peterson, Co-Leaders: Ted Lubeshkoff, Teresa Spohr.
Mt. Wilson Trailhead, Mt Wilson Trail, Sierra Madre, CA 91024, USA
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Erik Peterson
epetersoneditor@gmail.com
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Organized By: Pasadena Group
Location: Mt. Wilson Trailhead, Mt Wilson Trail, Sierra Madre, CA 91024, USA
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Event Organizers:
Erik Peterson
epetersoneditor@gmail.com
(626) 833-4818
Ted Lubeshkoff
jeannstar@sbcglobal.net
(626) 786-1819
Teresa Spohr
sewtjsmith@yahoo.com
(818) 307-9179
O: Mt. Wilson (5710') via the old Mount Wilson trail. Join us on this classic hike up the historic trail forged in 1864 by Benjamin Wilson. Reaching the summit we will enjoy some lunch and fantastic views of the LA basin at Skyline Park and the Cosmic Cafe. You can bring a lunch to enjoy or purchase food and drink items from the cafe. Here is a link to their current menu, https://www.mtwilson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Cosmic-Cafe-Menu-2026.pdf, bring cash or card. The statistics for this strenuous outing will be 14 miles round trip with 4,700 feet of elevation gain. We will return via the same Mt. Wilson trail back to Sierra Madre keeping a steady pace to complete this hike within 10 hours. Primary Leader: Erik Peterson, Co-Leaders: Ted Lubeshkoff, Teresa Spohr.
Level: Strenuous
Signup Instructions: This is a back country hike. No beginners please. To join this outing and receive trip details, register and complete the Medical Form and sign the Waiver online by noon Friday, November 6, to receive hike details.
Recommended Items: Bring sturdy footwear, hydration, snacks, lunch or money to purchase food, clothing layers, sun protection, head lamp and remaining ten essentials. Also recommended to carry a filled out medical form.
Signup Restrictions: If you are feeling sick or have any symptoms such as a cough, cold, fever, etc., please do not join this outing.
Carpool: Sierra Club will not assume responsibility for any carpool transportation risks.
Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.
Cancellation Policy: Steady rain cancels