Mt. Lowe Railway Loop

Hikes - California

Hike Name:Mt. Lowe Railway Loop

Location: Altadena
Miles: 11
Net Elevation Change: 2600 feet
Loop Trail

:$5/per vehicle to enter the National Forest.

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Official Site
ETreking
Arroyo Seco Org
LA Mountains
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Notice: Always check current conditions, posted warnings, and come prepared. If in doubt, please read the Sierra Club's 10 essentials.

Closest 10 nearby trailheads:
Millard Canyon - Dawn Mine :: 0.00 miles away.
Echo Mountain via the Sam Merrill Trail :: 1.23 miles away.
Lower Arroyo Seco :: 1.91 miles away.
Henninger Flats :: 2.87 miles away.
Upper Arroyo Seco :: 3.54 miles away.
Switzer Falls - Bear Canyon :: 3.56 miles away.
Eaton Canyon Falls :: 3.93 miles away.
Grizzley Flats :: 4.97 miles away.
Strawberry Peak from Red Box Junction :: 5.00 miles away.
Verdugo Mountain - South Loop :: 5.56 miles away.

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Comments (2)

|2009-09-26 04:01:00 Anonymous

This is a great hike. The trailhead begins at the top of Lake Avenue. You pass through the Cobb Estate, once owned by the Marx Brothers and then cross the riverbed. Once on the other side there are switchbacks that take you deep into the rugged canyon and back out to the ridgeline as you climb up to the ruins of the old hotel. The view of the San Gabriel Valley below is breathtaking. From the ruins you can follow the old Mt. Lowe Railway path, or head higher into the mountains toward Henniger Flats. The trail is rugged in spots so dress accordingly. Go early to avoid the stream of other hikers. Take water, especially in the hot weather. - Gene - rating:5 stars - 2006-03-03
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