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...

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

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.

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