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Idlehour Trail Camp

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Mount Wilson (1,737 m)
Mount Wilson (1,737 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in California, USA

0.8 km · ~10 min walkDirections ↗
Echo RockAttractions1.4 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
Mount Yale (1,451 m)
Mount Yale (1,451 m)Summits & peaks

The Mount Wilson Toll Road (1891–1936) is a historic roadway which ascended Mount Wilson via a vehicular passable road from the base of the foothills in Altadena. It was accessible from Pasadena via Santa Anita Avenue (nowadays the north–south portion of Altadena Drive) which drove right to the front porch of the toll house. The road is still accessible to non-motorized traffic (hikers, bicyclist

1.7 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗
Altadena Crest Trail
Altadena Crest TrailTrails & trailheads

Altadena ist ein census-designated place (CDP) im Los Angeles County im US-Bundesstaat Kalifornien mit 42.846 Einwohnern (Stand: Volkszählung 2020) auf einer Fläche von 22,5 km². Es liegt bei den geographischen Koordinaten 34,19° Nord, 118,13° West und grenzt im Süden an die Stadt Pasadena an.

39.8 km · ~47 min driveDirections ↗
Inspiration PointAttractions40.3 km · ~50 min driveDirections ↗
Muir Peak (1,427 m)Summits & peaks41.1 km · ~51 min driveDirections ↗
Leontine FallsWaterfalls41.1 km · ~51 min driveDirections ↗
Thalehaha Falls
Thalehaha FallsWaterfalls41.1 km · ~51 min driveDirections ↗
Altadena Crest Trail TrailheadTrails & trailheads

Altadena ist ein census-designated place (CDP) im Los Angeles County im US-Bundesstaat Kalifornien mit 42.846 Einwohnern (Stand: Volkszählung 2020) auf einer Fläche von 22,5 km². Es liegt bei den geographischen Koordinaten 34,19° Nord, 118,13° West und grenzt im Süden an die Stadt Pasadena an.

41.4 km · ~51 min driveDirections ↗
Eaton Canyon Waterfall
Eaton Canyon WaterfallWaterfalls41.6 km · ~51 min driveDirections ↗
Robert M McCurdy Nature CenterParks & play

park in the United States of America

46.7 km · ~52 min driveDirections ↗
Bailey Canyon ParkParks & play

park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

50 km · ~54 min driveDirections ↗
Mount Wilson Trail ParkParks & play

park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

50.7 km · ~55 min driveDirections ↗

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How much does it cost to camp at Idlehour Trail Camp?

Idlehour Trail Camp is free to camp at.

Do I need to book ahead for Idlehour Trail Camp?

No — it's first-come, first-served.

Are campfires allowed at Idlehour Trail Camp?

Yes, campfires are permitted — always check for seasonal fire bans before you go.

Is there drinking water at Idlehour Trail Camp?

No — bring your own drinking water.

Are there toilets at Idlehour Trail Camp?

No, there are no toilets on site.

Who runs Idlehour Trail Camp?

Idlehour Trail Camp is operated by USDA Forest Service.

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