Sunset at Echo Mountain "Railway To The Clouds"

This is the famed Mt. Lowe Railway Hotel location....3200 ft. elevation where Professor Thaddeus Lowe built the White City back in 1893. It started a 40 year tourist attraction where people came from all over the world to take the "Railway To The Clouds"

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Bring a Pot Luck Dinner item to share

Bring at least 2 liters of water

Distance: 5.2 miles round trip

Level: 5 / 10 Medium...not for beginners

Elevation: 3200 ft - elevation gain 1400 ft....continuous uphill trail.

No Dogs

We will meet at the top of Lake Ave. at Cobb Estate at 6:30 PM - Altadena, CA

Park along the curb on either street or side street (read signs for regulations) - Parking on side streets is recommended!

We will finish our ascent at the hotel level at the top of the steps.

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For those who have never hiked to Echo Mtn. this trail is almost constantly uphill with little respite. You cannot get lost, so if anyone has trouble going up, you can always turn back.

It is a medium level hike, not a beginner hike. You may bring flashlights for the trip back down.

Good things to bring: Hiking shoes, hiking socks, water 2L(hydration packs, camelbacks are great), food to share, appropriate clothing, a positive attitude, and a smile.

Please be aware that Assistant Organizers, Event Hosts, and support hikers are volunteers and organize hikes without compensation and assume absolutely no responsibility for you or your guests. By signing up for a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware and made your guests aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with any outdoor activity, and you accept, and fully assume all such risks, dangers, and hazards, and further agree to release, and discharge the Organizer, Assistant Organizers, and Event Hosts of Los Angeles Hiking Meetup Group from, and against any, and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities. Please see the Meetup terms of service agreement https://www.meetup.com/terms/