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Inspiration Point loop from Altadena

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Inspiration Point loop from Altadena

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Inspiration Point loop from Altadena

05:58

17.4km

910m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Angeles National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.67 km

Echo Mountain Ruins and Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Due to a series of disasters in the early 1900s, including fires, floods, and wind storms, this area was brought to ruin. Several remnants of that era, in the form …

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5.69 km

Mount Lowe Railway Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The summit of Echo Mountain has the ruins of what was a resort complex for the Mount Lowe Railway circa 1900. A cable car took visitors up from Pasadena below …

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8.84 km

A site with spectacular views over Los Angeles County. Additionally, beneath the pavilion, you'll find various sighting tubes, each pointing to a different location, such as Redondo Beach, Catalina Island, Hollywood, etc.

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17.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

2.50 km

207 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

2.50 km

207 m

Elevation

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Inspiration Point loop from Altadena

Echo Mountain Ruins and Viewpoint

Mount Lowe Railway Ruins

Inspiration Point

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