From the La Canada Flintridge area

From the I-210 Freeway, take the Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2) exit and proceed North.
It is approximately 14 miles to Mt. Wilson Rd at Red Box. Turn right at Mt. Wilson Rd, travel another 5 miles up to the Start/Finish line at the peak.

From the Simi Valley area

Take the 118 Freeway East, transition to the I-210 freeway East. Exit at Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2) and proceed North. It is approximately 14 miles to Mt. Wilson Rd at Red Box. Turn right at Mt. Wilson Rd, travel another 5 miles up to the Start/Finish line at the peak.

From the High Desert Area

Take the Angeles Forest Highway (N3) south to the Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2) at Clear Creek. Turn left towards Wrightwood and proceed to Mt. Wilson Rd at Red Box. Turn right at Mt. Wilson Rd, travel another 5 miles up to the Start/Finish line at the peak.

Important travel notes

• You will be traveling on twisting mountain roads, please allow a minimum of 45 minutes from the 210 Freeway to the peak, 2 hours from Wrightwood to the peak, and 90 minutes from CA-14 in Palmdale to the peak.



• As of July 2005, Angeles Crest Highway is still closed in both directions due to slides somewhere between 3 miles west of Islip Saddle and 5 miles west of Big Pines. Cal-Trans currently has no date when it will be open. You will need an alternate route from Wrightwood to Mt. Wilson.



• There are no gas stations between La Canada Flintridge and Wrightwood, check your fuel status before you head up Angeles Crest Highway.



• If you want to use Google Maps to plan your trip, type "Mt. Wilson, CA" in the City/State box of your destination. This will take you directly to the Start/Finish area.

Location Map

Accommodations

Camping

For overnight camping at the Start/Finish area, contact the Race Director at 626-836-8950.