Mount Wilson Observatory, Angeles National Forest

Name: Mount Wilson Observatory
Address: Mount Wilson Rd, Angeles National Forest, United States
Telephone: (404) 413-5484

#9 among attractions in Angeles National Forest

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Mount Wilson Observatory, Angeles National Forest

Facts and practical information

The Mount Wilson Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The MWO is located on Mount Wilson, a 1,740-meter peak in the San Gabriel Mountains near Pasadena, northeast of Los Angeles. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°13'0"N, 118°4'1"W

Address

Mount Wilson RdAngeles National Forest United States

Contact

(404) 413-5484

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Day trips

Mount Wilson Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eaton Canyon, Mount Wilson, Mount Wilson Toll Road, Echo Mountain.

2.9 miSW
Natural attraction, Nature, Canyon
Eaton Canyon, Los Angeles
75 min walk • Nestled within the bustling urban sprawl of Los Angeles, Eaton Canyon offers a tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. This picturesque canyon, located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, is a popular destination for hikers, bird...
0.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Wilson, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
16 min walk • Mount Wilson is a peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, located within the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and Angeles National Forest in Los Angeles County, California.
1.5 miSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Mount Wilson Toll Road, Angeles National Forest
38 min walk • The Mount Wilson Toll Road is a historic roadway which ascended Mount Wilson via a vehicular passable road from the base of the foothills in Altadena.
3.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Echo Mountain, Angeles National Forest
78 min walk • Echo Mountain is a mountain promontory of the San Gabriel Mountains, in the Angeles National Forest above Altadena, in Los Angeles County, California.
2.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
San Gabriel Peak, Angeles National Forest
66 min walk • San Gabriel Peak is a summit in the San Gabriel Mountains in the U.S. state of California. It was named by the United States Geological Survey in 1894 and is located in the Angeles National Forest.
2.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Lowe, Angeles National Forest
63 min walk • Mount Lowe is a mountain on the southern fold of the San Gabriel Mountains. Originally named Oak Mountain, it was renamed for Professor Thaddeus S.C.
3.6 miSW
Synagogue
Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, Los Angeles
93 min walk • The Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center is a synagogue and community center affiliated with Conservative Judaism, located in Pasadena, California.
3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Chantry Flat, Angeles National Forest
76 min walk • Chantry Flat is a designated "Recreation Area" within the Angeles National Forest, about three miles into Big Santa Anita Canyon, and is closely associated with the towns of Arcadia and Sierra Madre, CA.
3.9 miS
Park
Sierra Madre Memorial Park, Sierra Madre
99 min walk • Sierra Madre Memorial Park is a historic landmark park in Sierra Madre, California. The public park is dedicated to Sierra Madre residents who have served in the U.S. Armed forces. The park has monuments, a band shell, tennis court, playground, covered picnic area and a historic house, called the park house, that is a historic landmark.
3.5 miN
Hiking, Hiking trail
Gabrielino Trail, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
90 min walk • The Gabrielino Trail is a United States National Recreation Trail that runs through the Angeles National Forest with trailheads at Windsor Avenue in Altadena, California on the west end and Chantry Flat, just north of Arcadia, California, on the east.
3.1 miW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Sam Merrill Trail, Angeles National Forest
79 min walk • The Sam Merrill Trail is a major hiking trail in the Las Flores Canyon of the San Gabriel Mountain Range north of Altadena, California, which leads to the top of Echo Mountain. It was built by Charles Warner and the Forest Conservation Club of Pasadena during the 1930s.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mount Wilson Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Mount Wilson, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (16 min walk), KHJ-TV/FM Tower, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (22 min walk).