1-2 Hours
Mount Wanda Hiking Trail
John Muir National Historic Site
Mount Wanda is part of the John Muir National Historic Site, but is not located on the main property. It is short drive to reach the parking lot for the Mount Wanda trail entrance. Directions can be found on the website.
Mount Wanda Hiking and Exploring Named after his eldest daughter, Mt. Wanda is 326 acres of oak woods and grasslands. The Muir family never used it for fruit production, but as an escape for the daughters to take nature walks with “Papa”. Explore the hills where John Muir hiked with his two daughters, Wanda and Helen. Mount Wanda is open daily sunrise to sunset. Please come prepared, as no water or toilet facilities are available. Pets are permitted on a leash. Bicycles and horses are allowed on fire roads only. To access Mt. Wanda, travel ¼ mile south from the visitor center on Alhambra Avenue to the trail head parking lot next to Franklin Canyon Road.
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Duration
1-2 Hours
Duration Details
Hiking the entire trail can take up to 2 hours.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Accessibility Information Trails are not wheelchair accessible. Initial hike to the upper trails of Mount Wanda is an average grade of 13% for about 1 mile. 1. Trail is a minimum of 3ft wide. 2. Native Soil 3. Up to 17% incline while reaching the upper trails.
Pets
Yes — All pets must be on a leash. Owners must clean up after pets.
Reservations
No
Location
Mount Wanda