WELLNESS & THE OUTDOORS

WELLNESS & GREAT OUTDOORS

Mount Wilson Trails

Wellness is a way of life in Pasadena. With an abundance of beauty and body treatments, premium fitness studios, nourishing restaurants, juice bars and great outdoors, you don’t have to pause your healthy lifestyle because you are traveling. Pasadena’s mild climate and 300+ days of sunshine annually make it possible to get out and enjoy Mother Nature in the mountains, on the bike trails, and in the pool all year long. And when it’s time to exhale and relax, there’s a spa for that.

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OUTDOOR PURSUITS

Naturally, Rose Bowl Stadium is the true heart of the city’s active pursuits. Anyone who enjoys swimming laps must plan a swim at the impressive Rose Bowl Aquatics Center (360 N. Arroyo Blvd., rosebowlaquatics. com). The center’s two outdoor Olympic-sized pools are a thing of beauty, and lap swim sessions are open to the public daily. The scenic 3.3-mile Arroyo Seco Rose Bowl Loop is a popular route for walkers, runners, and bikers. Cycling outfitters like Pasadena Cyclery (1670 E. Walnut St., pasadenacyclery.com) and VELO Pasadena (2562 E. Colorado Blvd., velopasadena.com) can cover your bike rental needs. If a golf cart is more your speed, Brookside Golf Course (1133 Rosemont Ave., brooksidegc.com) features two 18hole championship courses where you can tee-o while enjoying San Gabriel Mountain views. Tennis enthusiasts can also rejoice. iTennis manages the open-tothe-public tennis courts at the Rose Bowl Tennis Center (360 N. Arroyo Blvd., rosebowltennis.com) and Arroyo Seco Racquet Club (920 Lohman Ln., South Pasadena, astennis.com).

TREAT YOURSELF

Float away your worries at Just Float (76 N. Hudson Ave. #120, justfloat.com), the leading float therapy destination in Los Angeles. Each tank is in a private “cabin,” the salted water is heated to 95 degrees, and you can customize your soundtrack and lighting. For a full-service spa, look no further than the award-winning Chuan Spa (1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., chuanspa.com) at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, best known for its Traditional Chinese Medicine-inspired signature body treatments and facials. Burke Williams (39 Mills Pl., burkewilliamsspa.com/ pasadena-massage) day spa o ers massages, facials and nailcare services, as well as whirlpool tubs, saunas, steam rooms, and cool misting rooms—a luxurious experience at relatively a ordable prices. The Salt Studio (1380 E. Walnut St., saltstudiopasadena. com) wellness spa is another great option for a spa day or a peaceful session in their salt cave room. Halotherapy is an ancient remedy for respiratory conditions— breathing the pure salt air is good for your lungs, skin, immunity, and state of mind, and is said to reduce inflammation. Drip IV therapy is a trending wellness modality used to treat a variety of conditions by infusing nutrients and antioxidants directly into the bloodstream. Stop by The Hydration Room (977 E. Colorado Blvd., thehydrationroom.com) for a customized infusion suited to your specific needs, be it an immunity boost, jet lag recovery or a hangover cure.

TAKE A HIKE

With the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest at your doorstep, hiking options abound. Here’s a guide to the top local hikes suited to a range of di culty levels.

Eaton Canyon Falls: BEGINNER Eaton Canyon’s easy proximity and approachable trails makes it popular choice for hikers of all ages and abilities. Stop by the Eaton Canyon Nature Center to take advantage of their docent guided tours and family nature walks. The 3.8-mile round trip trek to the falls takes approximately an hour and half to complete with a modest elevation gain of 592 feet. Be prepared to cross streams on strategically placed rocks and logs. Cool o and splash around in the pool at the base of the 40-foot falls before turning

back. 1750 N. Altadena Dr., Pasadena

Hermit Falls Trail:

MODERATE Hermit Falls boasts cabins, streams, wildlife, lush canyons and a dam with cascading water. The trailhead begins at Chantry Flats then winds two miles down to 1,430 feet of elevation at the 30-foot waterfall. The natural pool of cool, deep water is excellent for swimming and floating. Be sure to grab an Adventure Pass ($5) to park and bring a change of clothes if you plan on taking a refreshing dip. The hike through the lower reaches of Santa Anita Canyon takes about 1.5

hours. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia

Mount Lowe Railway

Trail: MODERATE Mount Lowe Railway opened in 1893 to bring visitors to the Echo Mountain Resort—a project that never came to fruition. Yet, the scenic railway itself was a popular tourist attraction for 45 years, before closing in 1938. You can follow its course on a 7.25mile out and back hike that begins at the Markham Trailhead on Mount Wilson Red Box Road. Venture down to Inspiration Point and Mount Lowe Trail Camp where you can find ruins of the Alpine Tavern. Once you get to Inspiration Point, enjoy the sweeping views through the sighting

tubes. Mount Wilson Red Box Rd. & Mount Lowe Rd., Angeles National Forest, Altadena

Mount Wilson:

ADVANCED Mount Wilson is north of Pasadena in the Angeles National Forest and boasts an impressive 5,710-foot summit, complete with an observatory and plenty of park benches to enjoy the panoramic views. Experienced, fit hikers can traverse this long, alpine trail covering 14 miles. Be sure to bring snacks and water, sunblock, bugspray, proper hiking shoes and even trekking poles for this advanced trail. The strenuous daylong hike will take approximately seven hours with 3,545 feet of elevation gain.

Santa Anita Canyon Rd., Sierra Madre