Echo Mountain via Millard Cyn, Sunset Ridge & Lower Mt. Lowe Railway

PLEASE SET YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD ONE HOUR THE NIGHT BEFORE AS DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME WILL BE OBSERVED THIS SUNDAY

This activity is being organized by Eden Outdoor Adventures on Meetup. You are more than welcome to join our Meetup group!

Echo Mountain via Millard Cyn, Sunset Ridge & Lower Mt. Lowe Railway
Sunday March 13, 2022
TRAILHEAD TIME: 9:00 A.M.
Eden Outdoor Adventures

FULLY VACCINATED & BOOSTED PARTICIPANTS ONLY.

Sunday March 13, 2022: Echo Mountain via Millard Cyn, Sunset Ridge & Lower Mt. Lowe Railway

RATING: Intermediate – No beginners!

(roughly 7 miles roundtrip, 1,656 ft elevation gain)

MEETING TIME: 9:00 a.m.

We will be doing a car shuttle to Millard Canyon (Chaney Trail) where an Adventure Pass is required and be purchased from REI, Big Five or check link below (you only need a day pass).

**https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/r5/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5181410**

A face mask is required if you are participating in the car shuttle.

MEETING PLACE: At the end of Lake Avenue where it meets Loma Alta Dr.

Destination Google Map Link: http://goo.gl/maps/fs5s1

Or enter Cobb Estate Trailhead into your GPS.

DESCRIPTION:
This hike is approximately 7 miles with 1,656 feet elevation gain is for well-conditioned hikers. Join us on this trip into a former era in the San Gabriels where we will witness the remnants of a resort (White City) and of the Mount Lowe Railway. For those interested, we may go to El Patron Mexican Food Restaurant for lunch at 2555 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001 after the hike.

If you would like to learn more about the history of Echo Mountain, click the link below.

http://www.hike-losangeles.com/blog/thaddeus-lowe-and-the-white-city-in-the-sky

WHAT TO BRING:
A face mask if you will be carpooling, a minimum of two liters of water, snacks, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, hiking boots or shoes with good traction, daypack, hiking poles/sticks, shorts and a T-shirt or long pants and long sleeved shirt, jacket depending on weather. Clothes should be loose fitting, and light-colors are preferable.

FOOTWEAR:
Hiking boots or shoes with good traction. Absolutely no sandals or open toed shoes.

MEETING PLACE: At the end of Lake Avenue where it meets Loma Alta Dr.

FULLY VACCINATED & BOOSTED PARTICIPANTS ONLY.

MEETING TIME: 9:00 A.M.

David’s Cell: 818-905-0596 Please use discretion before calling.

[EdenEOA@gmail.com](mailto:EdenEOA@gmail.com)

CONDITIONS TO PARTICIPATE!!!!

RELEASE OF LIABILITY: All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to participate in any The EOA events, you are releasing the Eden Outdoor Adventures and it's organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries, death including loss of or damage to property.

Should you disagree with any of the above “Conditions to Participate” please do not participate.