The Cranky Camper returns to the Angeles National Forest for a fun hike in historic Millard Canyon. The Dawn Mine was the site of marginally successful gold mining operations from 1985 until its permanent closure in 1954. Today, hikers can visit the site of the Dawn Mine via the Sunset Ridge Trail, not far from Echo Mountain.
Returning to a favorite haunt, the Cranky Camper explores the top of Brown Mountain Dam in the Angeles National Forest.
In this post, the Cranky Campers hike the strenuous trail to the peak of Mt. Wilson, a familiar mountain with scientific, historic- and personal- significance.
The San Gabriel Mountains has miles of hiking trails, with many opportunities for adventures. The Mt. Wilson Trail has several points of interest that make for fun stops up to Mt. Wilson or as hikes on their own.
For a nice hike that offers up some challenging spots and good elevation gain but is also easily accessible from the Pasadena area, the Inspiration Point Interpretive Site is a great destination. This post routes the trail from Echo Mountain to Inspiration Point via the Castle Canyon Trail.
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