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Muir Peak Trail

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 3.3 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Southern California
  4. …Angeles National Forest
  5. Big Santa Anita Canyon - Mt. Wilson Area
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“A short trail leading to the summit of Muir Peak. ”

Alan Coles
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Point to Point

4,673' 1,424 m

High

4,532' 1,381 m

Low

141' 43 m

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14%

Avg Grade (8°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Leashed

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Description

This trail starts 0.7 miles from the start of the Muir Peak Road #2N50.A or 0.5 miles from Inspiration Point. It gently climbs through chaparral and some oak shaded section to the summit of Muir Peak. There are good views of the San Gabriel Valley and the nearby summits of Mt. Wilson and Mt. Lowe.

Flora & Fauna

Chaparral and some shady oaks.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Angeles National Forest Office

Shared By:

Alan Coles
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Trail Ratings

  3.3 from 3 votes

#13

in Big Santa Anita Canyon - Mt. Wilson Area

#27483

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#13

in Big Santa Anita Canyon…

#2,840

in California

#27,483

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Muir Peak Rd just before the Muir Peak Trail junction
Dec 27, 2018 near Altadena, CA

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