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Recommended Routes in Mount Lowe Area - 3

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Favorite Beautiful mountain views.
Intermediate Intermediate

Mt. Lowe Railway Ruins

5.3 mi 8.5 km 1,344' Up 409.63 m Up 1,344' Down 409.51 m Down

Altadena, CA
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Favorite Inspiration Point, Altadena, CA 6 miles up.
Difficult Difficult

Mt. Lowe Historic Railway Tour

11.5 mi 18.4 km 2,686' Up 818.71 m Up 2,686' Down 818.78 m Down

Altadena, CA
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Favorite Inspiration Point, Altadena, CA 6 miles up.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Mt. Lowe Summit Loop from Cobb Estate

13.0 mi 20.9 km 3,796' Up 1157.16 m Up 3,797' Down 1157.2 m Down

Altadena, CA
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Mount Lowe Area Hiking

  • 20 Miles 32 Kilometers of Trail
  • 3 Recommended Routes
  • 1 Easy Trail Easy Trails
  • 8 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 3 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Mount Lowe Area - 9

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1.3 mi 2.1 km #1Millard Canyon Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Altadena, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Altadena, CA
2.7 mi 4.3 km #2Lower Sam Merrill Trail 12W14.1
Intermediate Intermediate
Altadena, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Altadena, CA 21 
0.9 mi 1.4 km #3Echo Mountain Trail 12W14.A
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Altadena, CA
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Altadena, CA
1.8 mi 3.0 km #4Castle Canyon Trail #12W28
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Altadena, CA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Altadena, CA 14 
2.5 mi 4.1 km #5Middle Sam Merrill Trail 12W14.2
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Altadena, CA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Altadena, CA
5.3 mi 8.6 km #6Idlehour Trail 12W16
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Altadena, CA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Altadena, CA
1.9 mi 3.1 km #7Tom Sloan Trail #12W22
Intermediate Intermediate
Altadena, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Altadena, CA
1.2 mi 1.9 km #8Muir Peak Road #2N50.A
Easy Easy
Altadena, CA
Easy Easy
Altadena, CA
2.0 mi 3.3 km #9Dawn Mine Trail 12W13
Intermediate Intermediate
Altadena, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Altadena, CA

Photos of Mount Lowe Area - 47

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Beautiful mountain views.
Apr 14, 2015 near Altadena, CA
Wide, flat portion near the ruins at the top. This is the portion of the trail where other spur trails are noted via signage.
Apr 14, 2015 near Altadena, CA
At the dramatic ruined staircase and historical marker signage near the ruins of the old lodge. On clear days, you can see the ocean to the west and south as well as fantastic views of downtown LA.
Apr 14, 2015 near Altadena, CA
Flat, sandy trail and lovely flora along the link trail.
May 11, 2015 near Altadena, CA
Sierra Club WTC Group Five, Winter 2012.
Apr 3, 2018 near Altadena, CA
Hiking along the creek on our way to Dawn Mine
Apr 22, 2019 near Altadena, CA
Old mining engine that once delivered gold from Dawn mine
Apr 22, 2019 near Altadena, CA
Sunset from Echo Mountain
Jul 5, 2022 near Altadena, CA
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