Mount Wilson is a

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located in the

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range of southern

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. It is located on land managed by the

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as the

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, part of the Rainbow Mountain Wilderness Area. It is the highest peak in the

. Mount Wilson is west of downtown

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Hiking Route

Mount Wilson's sandstone cliffs are accessible to hikers starting at the First Creek trailhead and proceeding west into First Creek Canyon. From there, at least two distinct and strenuous third-class routes lead to the summit.

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