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Echo Mountain via Lower Sam Merrill Trail
The hike to Echo Mountain via the Lower Sam Merrill Trail offers a blend of history, nature, and panoramic views of the Los Angeles area. As you ascend, you'll pass remnants of the old Mt. Lowe Railway, including the ruins of the Echo Mountain House, which was once a luxurious resort accessible only by incline railway. The trail winds through diverse landscapes, providing occasional shade and stunning vistas of the Verdugo Mountains and Rubio Canyon. The summit is an excellent spot for reflection, with interpretive displays about the area’s history and dramatic views of the city below. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #City #Overlook
- Distance: 9.1 Km
- Elevation gain: 752 m
- Maximum elevation: 972 m
- Elevation loss: 763 m
- Minimum elevation: 547 m
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- Distance: 9.1 Km
- Elevation gain: 752 m
- Maximum elevation: 972 m
- Elevation loss: 763 m
- Minimum elevation: 547 m
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Name: Echo Mountain via Lower Sam Merrill Trail trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Coordinates: 34.20384 -118.13137 34.21524 -118.12084
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