Mount Wanda Hiking Trail

Mount Wanda trail.

NPS Photo, Luther Bailey

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.

Details

Duration

1-2 Hours

Hiking the entire trail can take up to 2 hours. 

Activity

Hiking

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.

 

Pets Allowed

Yes

All pets must be on a leash. Owners must clean up after pets.

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Mount Wanda

Mount Wanda is part of the John Muir National Historic Site. The trail entrance is a short drive from the visitor center. 

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

Mount Wanda is open to the public from sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise noted on guided trours or events. 

Accessibility Information

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.