Echo Mountain Hike

Sunday - January 27th

Starting promptly at 10:30 AM

(please meet at 10:15 AM at the trailhead)

Distance:  5 miles                               Moderate                                 Elevation Gain: 1400’

In the 1890s a train carried Angelinos to a resort perched on the mountain slopes above Altadena. The complex of hotels and taverns was known as “The White City”, because it was painted stark white and visible from the LA basin below. Wind fueled fires have long since destroyed the development; today all that remains are the ruins and a photographic display. We hike the short, steep, trail to the “The White City” and soak in the views.

Hardy hikers will continue to Inspiration Point which adds another 4 miles and 1300 feet elevation gain to the hike.

We will meet at 10:15 AM at the trailhead with prompt departure at 10:30 AM.  Please be on time!

Directions:  Take the Lake Ave exit from the 210 Freeway in Altadena and drive north to the end of Lake Ave). On your right (east), marked by a sign painted on a stone pillar, is the beginning of the Sam Merrill Trail to Echo Mountain. 

The hike will take approximately 3 hours round trip. 

Bring: Water to drink along the exposed trail, shoes with good tread, sun protection and snacks to share at our destination (snacks is optional). After taking in the view, we’ll retreat to the picnic tables in the grove of coulter pines. 

Rain cancels (but threat of rain does not...be prepared!) 

Questions: contact the event coordinator at ariel@apgf.org or call 562-688-1707