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31 mi 50 km of trail — 3 Featured Runs

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Featured Runs in Mount Lowe Area - 3

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Flat, sandy trail and lovely flora along the link trail.

#1

5.3 mi 8.5 km
Mt. Lowe Railway Ruins
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Altadena, CA
Junction of the scenic cog-rail link between the Mt. Lowe ruins and the fire road.

#2

5.9 mi 9.5 km
Sunset Ridge to Dawn Min…
 13
Altadena, CA
Inspiration Point, Altadena, CA 6 miles up.

#3

11.5 mi 18.4 km
Mt. Lowe Historic Railwa…
 5
Altadena, CA

Trails in Mount Lowe Area - 11

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0.9 mi 1.4 km
#1 Echo Mountain Trail 12W14.A
Altadena, CA
0.9 mi 1.4 km Altadena, CA
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2.7 mi 4.3 km
#2 Lower Sam Merrill Trail 12W14.1
Altadena, CA
2.7 mi 4.3 km Altadena, CA
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1.3 mi 2.1 km
#3 Millard Canyon Trail
Altadena, CA
1.3 mi 2.1 km Altadena, CA
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1.8 mi 3.0 km
#4 Castle Canyon Trail #12W28
Altadena, CA
1.8 mi 3.0 km Altadena, CA
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2.5 mi 4.1 km
#5 Middle Sam Merrill Trail 12W14.2
Altadena, CA
2.5 mi 4.1 km Altadena, CA
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1.9 mi 3.1 km
#6 Tom Sloan Trail #12W22
Altadena, CA
1.9 mi 3.1 km Altadena, CA
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2.2 mi 3.6 km
#7 Sunset Ridge Trail 12W18
Altadena, CA
2.2 mi 3.6 km Altadena, CA
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8.9 mi 14.3 km
#8 Mt. Lowe Road #2N50
Altadena, CA
8.9 mi 14.3 km Altadena, CA
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2.0 mi 3.3 km
#9 Dawn Mine Trail 12W13
Altadena, CA
2.0 mi 3.3 km Altadena, CA
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5.3 mi 8.6 km
#10 Idlehour Trail 12W16
Altadena, CA
5.3 mi 8.6 km Altadena, CA
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1.2 mi 1.9 km
#11 Muir Peak Road #2N50.A
Altadena, CA
1.2 mi 1.9 km Altadena, CA
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Flat, sandy trail and lovely flora along the link trail.

#1

Flat, sandy trail and lovely flora along the li…
 5
Altadena, CA
Mountain bikers headed toward the Mt. Lowe fire road with historic cog railroad foundations visible.

#2

Mountain bikers headed toward the Mt. Lowe fire…
 6
Altadena, CA
Beautiful views down on the Sam Merrill trail and downtown Pasadena.

#3

Beautiful views down on the Sam Merrill trail a…
 5
Altadena, CA
Lush treed area near the waterfall.

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Lush treed area near the waterfall.
 4
Altadena, CA
Open view from the summit of Echo Mountain.

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Open view from the summit of Echo Mountain.
 3
Altadena, CA
The Echo Phone.

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The Echo Phone.
 3
Altadena, CA
Dawn Mine Trail above canyon

#7

Dawn Mine Trail above canyon
 3
Altadena, CA
Old machinery at Dawn Mine

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Old machinery at Dawn Mine
 3
Altadena, CA

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