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Short trail that goes from the Upper Sam Merrill Trail to the summit of Mt. Lowe.


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5,586' 1,702 m

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5,541' 1,689 m

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45' 14 m

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13%

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Officially named the "Mt. Lowe East Trail" but signs and local use refer to it as "Mt. Lowe West Trail" due to it being on the west side of the mountain.

Description

Short spur trail leading to the summit of Mt. Lowe from the Upper Sam Merrill Trail. There is interpretive information and a bench on the summit which offers good views on a clear day.

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Alan Coles

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San Gabriel Peak (left) and Mt. Markam (right) with Upper Sam Merrill Trail.
Apr 2, 2018 near Altadena, CA
Summit of Mt. Lowe
Apr 2, 2018 near Altadena, CA
Historical information on top of Mt. Lowe.
Apr 2, 2018 near Altadena, CA

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Dec 29, 2018
Tina Bach
The Trail is good but it was cold and breezy 0.1mi
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