Name: Echo Mountain Hike (5miles-moderate uphill)
Start: 2015-02-28T08:45:00-08:00
End: 2015-02-28T13:00:00-08:00
Location: Echo Mountain

Professor Thaddeus S. C. Lowe's mountain railway and resort was Southern California's must-visit attraction, drawing more than three million visitors from1896 to 1936. Echo Mountain (3207'), known as "The White City," was the heart of the resort with its elegant Echo Mountain House hotel, chalet, observatory, and small zoo. It has all since vanished, but this fascinating hike takes you to the ruins of this official historic landmark. - http://www.localhikes.com/Hikes/EchoMountain_4472.asp

-To hike to Echo Mountain it is manageable. You will face a moderate incline but nothing extremely treacherous. The scenery is quite pleasant as you look over Los Angeles. You will also see some artifacts from the past. It makes you wonder how they transported these things back in the day. Gorgeous panoramic views.

STATS

Rain: Cancels hike

Meet Up Time: 8:45am

Level: Easy medium

Gain: ~1,400+ in 2 miles

Kids: 8y+ is best.

Distance: ~ 5 miles round trip

Time: 3.5-4 hours

Type: Single track up hill to destination with dirt trail

Dogs: Permitted on leash

Water: Not available at trailhead

Restrooms: Not available at trailhead

Parking: Free street parking. This is a residential neighborhood, so please be quiet/respectful until we get on the trail.

Bring: Hat, sunscreen, ~ bottle water, light sweater, snacks (or lunch if you want).

DIRECTIONS

For GPS purposes, an approximate street address is N Lake Ave & E Loma Alta Dr, Altadena, CA 91001. Use the map/address to determine the best directions from your starting point, but in general:

Map here (https://www.google.com/maps/place/N+Lake+Ave+%26+E+Loma+Alta+Dr,+Altadena,+CA+91001/@34.2040439,-118.13069,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x80c2c2bc1b101963:0x96c2dc61eab86de3)

Oscar’s mobile: (323) 243-9685

Advice:

* Don't forget to take a selfie

* Play with the echo phone

* Take panoramic pictures

Maggie

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