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. #Hike #Mountain #Forest #Nature #City #Overlook
- Distance: 5.6 mi
- Elevation gain: 2,467 ft
- Maximum elevation: 3,189 ft
- Elevation loss: 2,503 ft
- Minimum elevation: 1,795 ft
Interactive map
GPS track profile
About this GPS track
Name: Echo Mountain via Lower Sam Merrill Trail GPS track, route, trail
Coordinates: 34.20384 -118.13137 34.21524 -118.12084
Topography: Los Angeles County topographic map, elevation, terrain
Other GPS tracks
Click on a GPS track to view its route, statistics and profile.
Dawn Mine, Millard Creek and Millard Falls
United States > California > Los Angeles County
Distance: 2.6 mi • Elevation gain: 285 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,051 ft