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Los Angeles: Echo Mountain via Sam Merrill Trail
Trek into history on this 7-mile out-and-back in the San Gabriel foothills. You'll visit the ruins of a luxurious hotel and cog railway that date back to the early 1900s.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Backpacking |
| State: | California (CA) |
| Distance: | 3.53 mi |
| Difficulty: | 5 / 10 |
| Rating: |
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TO TRAILHEAD: From the 210 Freeway, exit Lake Avenue and drive north 3.5 miles to intersection with Loma Alta Dr. Park along the street.
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| Distance: 3.53 mi | Points: 479 |
Echo Mountain via Sam Merrill Trail
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EMT001
Location: 34.197571, -118.130798Trail begins near stone gateway, heading N
EMT002
Location: 34.205051, -118.129036Veer L onto remnant of paved roadway
EMT003
Location: 34.205853, -118.127724Turn R @ Y junction in trail; hike past ruins of an old homesite, then go R @ 3-way
EMT004
Location: 34.203926, -118.128532Turn L onto Sam Merrill Trail and walk through areas of patchy mountain chaparral
EMT005
Location: 34.204601, -118.127480R @ 3-way across Las Flores Canyon Creek; great views begin to open up below and to the west of Pasadena and beyond
EMT006
Location: 34.207630, -118.123375Trail drops S then E; look for mid-altitude plants such as miner's lettuce and yellow monkey flower
EMT007
Location: 34.209156, -118.122177Swing N; traverse along the 3,000-foot gradient line
EMT008
Location: 34.215206, -118.123260Trail cuts sharply S
EMT009
Location: 34.212910, -118.121994Turn R, heading toward White City ruins
EMT010
Location: 34.210945, -118.120903Old White City: Former spot of a lavish Victorian hotel and impressive cog railroad; sweeping views of the LA Basin; retrace route back to trailhead
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