Red Box Gap – Mount Wilson Summit Viewpoint loop from Sunland

Red Box Gap – Mount Wilson Summit Viewpoint loop from Sunland

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Red Box Gap – Mount Wilson Summit Viewpoint loop from Sunland

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85.5km

2,090m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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Big Tujunga Dam Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Visit the Big Tujunga Dam Overlook for awesome views of the Big Tujunga River and the concrete arch dam. Built in 1931, the dam features a reservoir about 89 square …

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34.8 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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34.9 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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38.3 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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42.9 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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43.1 km