RED BOX to
Mt. Wilson

Miles 72.4 - 79.0

Section Distance

2026 COURSE NOTICE: The detailed section description below is legacy course information and does not reflect the 2026 route, direction, or mileage. The 2026 race starts and finishes at Loma Alta Park in Altadena on a 100.8-mile out-and-back course to Mt Hillyer. See the 2026 Full Course page and 2026 checkpoint table for current information.

Photo: Gary Vale.

Kenyon Devore Trail. Photo: Modernhiker.

Section Length: 6.6 miles
Checkpoint: Mt. Wilson
Drop Bags: YES
Crew: YES
Pacers May Switch or Start at Mt. Wilson
2024 Aid Station Leader: Monte Lewis
Maps by Marcus England
Course Description by Katie Grossman

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Runners head 3 miles and 1000’ down the Gabrielino Trail from Red Box to the junction of the Kenyon Devore Trail. This right hand turn marks the beginning of the infamous climb up to Mt. Wilson. Runners will enjoy a steep ascent of 2,000’ over 3.5 miles to the Mt. Wilson Aid Station on the summit at 5663’.

GAIN

1 '

LOSS

1 '

HIGH POINT

1 '

LOW POINT

1 '

RED BOX​ to Mt. Wilson

Miles 72.4 - 79.0

Section Distance

COURSE DESCRIPTION

RED BOX to
Mt. Wilson