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Mount Lowe Railway Ruins

Mount Lowe Railway Ruins

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Angeles National Forest

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    1. Echo Mountain via Sam Merrill Trail — Angeles National Forest

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    July 28, 2019

    The summit of Echo Mountain has the ruins of what was a resort complex for the Mount Lowe Railway circa 1900. A cable car took visitors up from Pasadena below to this summit where a grand hotel and recreation facilities existed. The ultimate plan was for the Mount Lowe Railway to proceed to San Gabriel Mountain but in the early 1900's a fire destroyed the facility.

      October 29, 2021

      Must-see Iconic hiking spot in the lower San Gabriel Mountains, with historical relics and explanatory signs.

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        Elevation 970 m

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        Location: Los Angeles County, California, United States

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