MTB Project Logo

A singletrack trail that connects to Newcombs Pass and the Gabrielino Trail.


Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

3.4

Miles

5.5

KM

Singletrack

5,698' 1,737 m

High

4,137' 1,261 m

Low

217' 66 m

Up

1,713' 522 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

40%

Max Grade (22°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

The gate by the Observatory is only open weekends 10 am - 5pm.

Description

A singletrack downhill that connects with Newcombs Pass, Gabrielino Trail, and other trails. It's great for a DH shuttle.

Enter through the gate at the top of Mt. Wilson (this gate is only open on weekends) and continue east towards the observatory. You'll see the Rim Trail on the left.

From the top, the trail points east and stays fairly flat with for a while and then drops via switchbacks into the canyon and ends at Newcombs Pass. There, you can catch the Gabrielino Trail to Chantry in Sierra Madre. The trail can be very thin in places and can be covered with leaves or snow, so stay alert.

Contacts

Shared By:

Alex Johnson

Trail Ratings

  3.3 from 4 votes

#24461

Overall
  3.3 from 4 votes
5 Star
0%
4 Star
50%
3 Star
25%
2 Star
25%
1 Star
0%
Trail Rankings

#2,015

in California

#24,461

Overall
2 Views Last Month
1,546 Since Jan 28, 2016
Difficult Difficult

0%
0%
0%
0%
100%
0%

Photos

For a moment, you really do ride on the rim of this ridge.
Oct 7, 2019 near Sierra…, CA
End of the trail.
Jan 28, 2016 near Sierra…, CA
Rim Trail descent from Mt. Wilson. Use caution, tight trail with foggy and moist conditions.
May 8, 2015 near Sierra…, CA
Typical exposure and conditions along upper portion of the trail.
Sep 14, 2016 near Sierra…, CA
loading

Weather


Current Trail Conditions

Unknown
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

Feb 9, 2020
matt C
Currently has dozens of downed trees obstructing the trail. Although thin and washed out in spots, this would be a great trail if trees were cleared.
Jan 2, 2016
Alex Johnson
Welcome

Join the Community! It's FREE

Already have an account? Login to close this notice.