Altadena

San Gabriel via Sam Merrill and Mount Lowe Trails is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Altadena, California.

Echo Mountain Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Altadena, California.

Echo Mountain via Sam Merrill Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Altadena, California.

Las Flores Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Altadena, California.

Inspiration Point via Sam Merrill Trail to Castle Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Altadena, California.

The trail switchbacks up the mountain before reaching the first historic marker, in 3 miles. These are the remains of the Mount Lowe Railroad, which brought customers to Echo Mountain Resort, also in ruins, nearby. Explore the historic sites, then head up Castle Canyon Trail. A steep climb will bring you to Inspiration Point, where telescopes give views of the area. To head back down, take the...

Cobb Estate to Switzer Station via Lower San Merrill Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Altadena, California.

Inspiration Point and Mount Lowe is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Altadena, California.

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