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Red Box Gap – Mount Wilson Summit Viewpoint loop from La Cañada Flintridge

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Red Box Gap – Mount Wilson Summit Viewpoint loop from La Cañada Flintridge

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Red Box Gap – Mount Wilson Summit Viewpoint loop from La Cañada Flintridge

05:23

61.8km

2,180m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 7, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 53.3 km for 74 m

After 54.9 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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22.8 km

Red Box Picnic Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Red Box below Lawlor peak has great views east to Mt Baldy, west with LA and the Pacific ocean on the horizon. A 3.5 mile trail leads to Strawberry peak, which is visible already before reaching the saddle.

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22.8 km

Red Box Gap

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Red Box Gap, located below Lawlor Peak, offers great views and an ideal spot for a break. A 3.5-mile trail from here leads to Strawberry Peak, which comes into view …

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23.0 km

Haramokngna – American Indian Cultural Center

Highlight • Historical Site

The visitor center is across from the Red Box Trailhead parking area, with a natural stone viewpoint to the Pacific in the west. It was usually open on weekends and …

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26.4 km

Observatory overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot, you can see the observatory on Mount Disappointment, along with views of the San Gabriel Mountains and Valley.

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31.0 km

Mount Wilson Summit Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Explore the looped road around the summit of Mount Wilson, a prominent peak known for its historic Mount Wilson Observatory. The summit houses telescopes, solar towers, and the modern CHARA …

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31.2 km

The Cosmic Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Iconic café spot atop Mount Wilson. Observatory visits start from here

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46.2 km

Clear Creek Visitor Information Center

Highlight • Rest Area

There is water available at a small fountain

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47.8 km

Clear Creek Vista

Viewpoint

61.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.2 km

14.8 km

14.5 km

1.92 km

285 m

131 m

Surfaces

52.5 km

7.65 km

1.54 km

131 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,730 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

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Today

Tuesday 21 July

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Red Box Gap – Mount Wilson Summit Viewpoint loop from La Cañada Flintridge

Red Box Picnic Area

Red Box Gap

Haramokngna – American Indian Cultural Center

Observatory overlook

Mount Wilson Summit Viewpoint

The Cosmic Cafe

Clear Creek Visitor Information Center

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