Hiking Mt. Wilson via Chantry Flats | Sony a6300 4K Footage

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Thomas and Alli head to Mt. Wilson on the first of the Six Pack Peak challenge. This is a tough 14 mile hike with over 4,000 feet of elevation gain! Check out SoCal Hiker for more information!
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[@lisazoria2709]

I've lived in view of Mount Wilson my entire life but I never climbed it, and didn't even know there was a trail for the longest time. When I was a kid I used to live where I had a good view of it outside my living room window and one winter it was filled with snow, it was so beautiful. Wish I had known back then there was a hiking trail up there. Seeing this really makes me want to take a hike up there, better late than never! I think I found the perfect use for my new hiking boots! :D

[@michaelcedillos5061]

My family from Sierra Madre.i hiked this trail alone up and down one day and threw up.harder than you think it is.didnt know there was another route.proud you guys visited the foothills.the area one if original areas to be surveyed.

[@marilynanderson4432]

Thanks for the memory. In 1955 I was a junior in Monrovia High School. Three friends and I drove to Chantry Flats and climbed to Mt. Wilson, but it was so foggy as we reached what we thought was the top we headed back down....Today I huff and puff going upstairs

[@TVinmyEye]

Ive hiked just about every notable Peak in the San Gabriels from Echo Mt to Baldy. I always avoided Wilson because i knew it was flooded with crowds. I just completed it today for the first time from sierra madre I'll definitely do it again.

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Did you Hike Iron Mountain?

[@TVinmyEye]

Jon MacDonald Yup, i’ve done Iron Mountain 2X and Rattlesnake Peak

[@jonmacdonald5345]

@@TVinmyEye Alright right on 💪 that's killer

[@goodmorninggilw2836]

Awesome hike. Alli is so cool. What up lady?! Very fun, and I live in SoCal so it's a great inspiration for a hike

[@erik_normark]

I really like this! You deserve a own channel Thomas

[@neant1553]

I really like Thomas videos, hope there will be more in the future too, they are really welcomed between the longer episodes! Anyway, wish you all guys the best!

[@markkusnir1448]

Néant yeah, he's a great narrator

[@AdventureArchives]

Thanks so much! Hopefully he can find some time to do some hikes out in Cali soon - he just got a new job so I think he's been pretty busy with that. Thanks for watching :) -Andrew

[@botanyboy1]

Nice one Thomas. It is great you have true nature at your doorstep. Keep them coming!

[@AdventureArchives]

+botanyboy1 Thanks Botanyboy! I've already got another one nearly done!

[@garykuovideos]

“Sorry we missed you two when you were in the area! Come back soon so we can catch up!” - the Hungry Bears

[@Zambita25]

Thanks for your video!! My husband and I did the trail until sturventant camp only 4.3m. Our goal is Mount Wilson seeing your video make our decision to do it next week 💪🏽💪🏽

[@Maximumcarnage2]

I've been waiting for this vid. I love chantry. One of the best cheeseburgers I've had was from chantry after hiking all day. Awesome vid Thomas.

[@JAYCB324011]

loving all your videos, keep them coming!

[@AdventureArchives]

+Jay Broad Thanks! More are on their way!

[@susannewcomer9614]

Thomas, I really enjoyed this video. The Chantry Flats footage was from an area of the Angeles Forest that I hiked as a teen with a group from my high school led by a rather famous explorer named John Goddard who lived not far from here back in those days. I remember the narrow trail and a stream down below. There is some beautiful scenery in the Angeles Forest.

[@TheSunkenGrave]

Enjoyed the journey. Beautiful scenery and views.

[@repairdrive]

That hike got serious real quick!

[@ZaidiBadron]

Beautiful place, thanks for sharing Thomas.

[@AdventureArchives]

+Zaidi Badron Thank you for watching, Zaidi! Cheers :)

[@woodlandsnorth]

Some stunning scenery! Well done.

[@AdventureArchives]

+Outdoor Archives Thanks for coming along! --Thomas

[@besamemucho5]

Beautiful video...from where I live I see mount baldy everyday...and even though I did baldy a month ago I still look at it as though I've never done it. ..next is mount wilson...

[@leonyeh]

Chantry Flats was right on my backyard when I lived in Los Angeles. It looks a lot wetter than I remembered. Nice video.

[@AdventureArchives]

+Leon Yeh We've had a wet winter! Haha, thanks for watching! --Thomas

[@girlvagabond]

Congrats on going all the way! Love the amusing video commentary. Like a lazy person, I just stick to Sturtevant Falls and drive all the way to Mount Wilson from the Los Angeles Crest Highway.

[@scottdunbar4898]

Nice work Thomas and Allie! We're very fortunate up here in New England. Winter hiking is extremely popular which keeps up in shape for the summer season. Plus, if something goes wrong, you get a very expensive helicopter ride back down!

[@AdventureArchives]

+Scott Dunbar I've always wanted to do some winter hiking in New England! I've seen someone get airlifted out and I was not jealous of that trip. Have fun out there and be safe! - Thomas

[@cookiebazookie]

Thank you for your video. This might be a video that you can show the posterity of what the trail looks like before the Bobcat fire. I was lucky enough to go to the top of Mt. Wilson via three different paths. One is by Wilson Toll Road (starting from Eaton Canyon), one is by Mt. Wilson Trail, one by Chantry Flat. For the Chantry flat, I was planning on taking the lower Winter Creek Trail, but ended up doing upper Winter Creek trail the entire way. Both Mt. Wilson Trail and Upper Winter Creek Trail are super strenuous. Because I went by Upper winter Creek, I didn't get to see the Sturtevant Fall and that hike added extra 2-3 miles. I am planning on going via the path you took this coming winter/spring. We shall see.

[@Merbydoo]

Nicely done, good to see Thomas and Alli again! (sorry if I spelled your name wrong!) Thanks guys :)

[@jovanies9751]

Awesome hike

[@jjyen7168]

fantastic video clip.

[@jb2._]

Really cool bro , I live In San Gabriel and I hike from chantry flats to the water fall a few times a week

[@SrengLim2023]

wow nice...imma go up mt wilson this Friday....

[@tombarnhizer1364]

Good idea to take a few warm up hikes. I plan to do the same up here around Toledo Ohio. No mountains for me yet but you can keep them coming.

[@angelayoung8770]

this video is awesome

[@adventuresoftheamayas1368]

awesome video 👊🏽👊🏽

[@ConnieSanchez]

I'm hiking it this Sunday! Super excited!! It should be GREEN after all this rain in LA :)

[@AdventureArchives]

Awesome! I was thinking of doing the same! Though watch out as you get closer. I imagine there is a bit of snow near the top of Mt. Wilson

[@TheFairladyfreak]

I personally love your longer videos, but shorter vids like this one are interesting as well... Moar!!

[@nonerz]

I've taken my girls (and my dog) on the shorter hike to the waterfall several times and we all love it! Would love to try this but doesn't look too kid/dog friendly, glad I watched the video. Thanks for sharing, loved the footage!

[@AdventureArchives]

Thanks so much for watching! I believe there's also a road or at least an easier path that gets to the top if you still wanted to reach it. Cheers :) -Andrew

[@nonerz]

Thanks for the tip! We went back to Sturtevant Falls this past Sunday and there was a LOT more water this time thanks to all the recent rain. My girls want to go back again next Sunday and check out the Chantry Falls...have you been there? I know it's a shorter distance but not sure about the terrain of the trail to it.

[@nittos49perciste2]

great vid amigo ..

[@RealSoundNow]

Ha! Love the hikes where you feel like you earned that burrito supreme!! Run for the border my man!

[@victorestrada178]

I've hiked the same route and I ate about dozens of gnats as well, such a beautiful hike but getting there early is key as the parking lot fills up quick

[@thevideostump46239]

In any case, great to see you and Ally out again..

[@AdventureArchives]

+hoobilly 65 Thanks for watching Hoobilly! Always great to hear from you! --Thomas

[@uptrail7169]

Very good video hiking up to the summit of Mt. Wilson. What was the elevation gain from the trailhead to the summit?

[@SocalhikerNet]

Awesome video!

[@AdventureArchives]

+SoCal Hiker Whoa, thank you for checking out the video and commenting! We all love your blog, though unfortunately the rest of us don't get to hike around SoCal as often as Thomas, haha. Thanks again for watching! -Andrew

[@BrosephRussell]

Very nice

[@MegaDupel]

Great Video! You should also try hiking Mt. Wilson via the Devore Trail Loop. This one is over 11 miles long, starts at the summit, descends to West Fork Camp, follows the San Gabriel River, then goes straight up the Gabrielieno and Rim trails back to the top! Challenging but some places by the river and especially at the Rim trail are definitely worth it.

[@AdventureArchives]

+Andrey Marsavin I've heard of it and I'll definitely have to check it out! This one was about 14 miles long, but after a certain elevation, we lost the creek we were following. I'd love to see the San Gabriel River though, I don't think I've made it there yet. --Thomas

[@thevideostump46239]

Nice, loved watching it on my new HP laptop, lol... Makes me wish I lives in CA!

[@AdventureArchives]

+hoobilly 65 CA has its benefits! Except how expensive everything is...

[@thebare-footedcambodian6607]

+AdventureArchives I can vouch for this.

[@brandonm9480]

nice i was there a couple weeks back, i camped at spruce grove campground!

[@AdventureArchives]

+Brandon m I'm definitely going to have to go back and camp there some time! - Thomas

[@smetlogik]

Looks like one heck of a trail. Wait what?!?! 7:52? Now you tell me. ; ) Great views.

[@AdventureArchives]

+smetlogik Haha, its not quite as rewarding when you reach the top and you see tons of families running out of their minivans. Thanks for tuning in! --Thomas

[@crabbey1]

Did you explore Sturtevant Camp? Such a cool place!

[@thevideostump46239]

Yah my aunt lived in Anihem, geezz $$$...

[@julestrotoux9646]

i have those lowa boots theyre rlly good

[@ryankovacs3852]

Great video, thanks for sharing! Thinking of doing this hike very soon! What small town in Ohio? I'm also from a small town in Ohio.

[@williambeck6364]

Finally caught up to this one. Great job Thomas. Cute companion! Nice trail. "We're gonna buy some Taco Bell. Heaven help us." Guilty pleasure!!!!!

[@jskip69r]

you should do an overnighter at cooper canyon trail camp via the Burkhart trail from buckhorn. It would make a great video

[@AdventureArchives]

+Jonathan López I've never heard of Cooper Canyon but I'm looking it up now. Always looking for new places to hike. Thanks! --Thomas

[@StateParkers]

Ha! once you get a mile away from the trail head, you typically have the park to yourself. At least that is how it happens here in hot old Texas. Good video dude. You guys do well together. Keep it up AA!!!!!! Then get your butts to Texas.

[@AdventureArchives]

+State Parkers Hahaha!! Thanks State Parkers! The quiet and calmness really cannot be beat

[@DavidSJ_DAP]

So when does Alli get added to the AA roster officially?

[@emmazig27]

My friend and I are looking to do this hike...how much training is necessary? We both hike pretty regularly, but tend to stick to 5-7 mile hikes. We're in good shape, but hiking is definitely a different kind of activity

[@AdventureArchives]

+Emma Z it can be a tougher hike but there are definitely some good areas you can turn back at if you feel like it! My biggest suggestion is get there EARLY! Chantry Flats fills up around 7AM on the weekends. Thanks for Watching!

[@JGKski360]

How easy is it to figure out where to go. If I can’t read a map or gps do I need to hire a guide? Or could I just follow everyone else?

[@VerucaPumpkin]

I've been in bed sick this weekend and enjoying this channel. I don't really hike/camp much anymore but interested in getting back into it. Thanks for sharing. If you can tell me what kind of boots the gal is wearing that'd be great.

[@AdventureArchives]

I'll ask her, but she's hard to get a hold of these days! -Thomas

[@AdventureArchives]

Lowa (pronounced Lova). Renegade was the model !

[@bugikraxn]

Hi, awesome hiking trip! Thx for sharing. ATB. Franz, bugikraxn

[@AdventureArchives]

+bugikraxn Thanks for watching! --Thomas

[@kimturner9794]

Did all this burn up 2020?

[@joelawrence3923]

Can I do mount Baldi at dawn

[@clippertalk]

2:47

[@flamingballzonice]

what were those waterproof boots she was wearing called?

[@AdventureArchives]

+16.5toHeaven I'll have to ask her, I'll let you know I find out! --Thomas

[@flamingballzonice]

AdventureArchives Thanks bro

[@KJ-iq7fm]

+16.5toHeaven "Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boot"

[@flamingballzonice]

KJ thanks for the name & model

[@louisaklimentos7583]

Very nice video and it is in Ohio , is that correct?

[@nickkellie]

Louisa klimentos Los Angeles

[@TS-ps3dt]

K Tom who is Ali !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want and need to know Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

No offence guys, but Thomas has a better looking hiking partner than you guys do. Ally is pretty hot...

[@ddiver7908]

Dude you started at Chantry Flats,,the ez path. Last week, Chantry flats was closed and i started all the way at the bottom of the trailhead..stop bitching about the hike lol

[@mindiwilhelm4322]

Del Taco is better.