Search results
Check out this 5.3-mile out-and-back trail near Altadena, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 1 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
- (9.4K)
- Altadena, California, United States
1,460 Total Feet of Climbing. Max Elevation of 3,207 feet. Leashed Dogs Allowed. The Echo Mountain hike packs a lot of bang for the buck. You'll hike up the Sam Merrill Trail, which follows the old Mt Lowe railway route up to Echo Mountain, where you can see the old ruins of the Echo Mountain mountain resort.
May 19, 2024 · No fee or permit is required to hike Sam Merrill Trail to Echo Mountain. The hike begins just outside the boundaries of Angeles National Forest. Dogs are welcome and bikes are also permitted. For a slightly longer route to Echo Mountain passing Cape of Good Hope, check out Sunset Ridge Trail and Mount Lowe Road.
- (86)
- 3302 Lake Avenue, Altadena, 91001, CA
Echo Mountain Hiking Guide: The 8th Wonder Of The World. Share With Your Friends! Total Miles: 6 (includes 0.2 mile to falls viewpoint & observatory ruins) Time: 3 Hrs. Difficulty: Moderate – Hard. Best Season: All Year. Elevation Gain: 1566 ft. Max Elevation: 3324 ft. Type of Trail: Out & Back.
Echo Mountain is one of the most popular hikes into the San Gabriel Mountains for Los Angeles residents. It is located at the end of Lake Ave, one of Pasadena’s main streets, and the trail provides access to both great hiking and LA county history.
Try this 9.5-mile loop trail near Altadena, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 37 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
