1.2 hr
Overview
Starting at the Chantry Flat parking area, ascend the paved San Olene fire road above the picnic area until you reach the Upper Winter Creek Trailhead on your right. Jump onto the singletrack here and follow the trail as it contours along the mountain side gradually climbing up the canyon before descending toward Hoegee's Camp. The trail is largely under the tree canopy at this point and becomes more technical with lots of buried rocks and other obstacles. <br><br>You'll pass a trail junction to Mt. Wilson on your left. Stay on the main trail and you'll find yourself in the canyon bottom with periodic stream crossings (may be dry). Pass the Mt. Zion Trail junction sign on your left.
Trail Stats
3.7 km
173 m
877 m
718 m
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Photos
View off the trail looking north towards Mt. Wilson. The domes from the telescopes are barely visible on the ridge if you look closely.
View off the trail looking north towards Mt. Wilson. The domes from the telescopes are barely visible on the ridge if you look closely.
Starting onto the singletrack off the San Olene Fireroad.
Starting onto the singletrack off the San Olene Fireroad.
Typical trail conditions along Upper Winter Creek Trail section. Periodic technical sections keep things interesting.
Typical trail conditions along Upper Winter Creek Trail section. Periodic technical sections keep things interesting.
Santa Anita Canyon
Santa Anita Canyon
Just go with the flow.
Just go with the flow.