Good, strenuous hike. It's a 7 mile round trip hike and the camp is at an altitude of 2,960 ft. It's located at a very peaceful, yet lively area. I spotted what I think was a bobcat near the camp site.

Great place to rest if your going to Mt.Wilson and your not much of a hiker

A nice historic area with a nearby flowing stream and a tree tunnel

Fun hike, trail was in decent shape and is well maintained.

Nice place, no facilities. Free with a park pass.

The halfway point on the old trail to Mt Wilson. Ruins of foundations for the camp are strewn about. And, if you aren't running through, or training for time, it's a good place to stop, drink, rest, and eat before you push on to the top.

Great hike. It was our final destination due to time, but the hike up was well maintained, with minor washout areas.

It was a relief stopping at Orchard Camp after hiking a stretch of bald hills.

Wonderful hike, mostly up than down. First mile is the hardest, 2.5 to 3 is moderate too. Gorgeous valley views with a river running hundreds of feet below

A nice trail run getting there!

Definitely worth the hike, such a beautiful place.

Haunting and Marvelous all in one. Very special place.

Not much to see but nice open space for a break

It just an ordinary place to take rest. It doesn't have nice view there. Definitely won't make this place as the destination of the hiking unless your goal is only to exercise.

Okay so you made it to orchids camp. Now the real challenge starts when you hike up to Manzanita ridge get yourself ready for a very steep steady climb

Mid point of Wilson hike. Nice, relaxing area to take a break, rest and get ready for the next half.

Great hike took the old mt wilson trail was awesome. Highly recommended this but u need to start at least by 7am