Pasadena
Rose Bowl & Pasadena
"The Granddaddy of Them All" in the Arroyo Seco.
View tourSan Gabriel Mountains & Mount Wilson Flight Tour
The mountain wall behind the basin.
About This Flight
The San Gabriels rise more than 10,000 feet at Mount San Antonio (Mt. Baldy). Mount Wilson, with its historic observatory founded in 1904 and forest of broadcast antennas, overlooks Pasadena and the whole basin.
Add nearby sights to your route
- Rose Bowl & Pasadena — "The Granddaddy of Them All" in the Arroyo Seco.
- Burbank Studios — The "Media Capital of the World" — Warner Bros. and Disney lots.
- Six Flags Magic Mountain — The "Thrill Capital of the World" in Santa Clarita.
Questions About the San Gabriel Mountains & Mount Wilson Tour
How close do we fly to the San Gabriel Mountains & Mount Wilson?
All flights follow FAA altitude rules and air traffic control instructions. Your instructor will position the airplane for the best legal view and the best photos.
Can I fly the airplane over the San Gabriel Mountains & Mount Wilson?
Yes. On Discovery-style flights you can take the controls under your instructor's supervision for as much of the flight as you like.
What's the best time of day?
Mornings can have marine layer near the coast; afternoons are usually clear; sunset and night flights offer dramatic light. We'll recommend the best time for your route.
