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Mt. Lowe: Mt. Lowe Railway Trail

Altadena California Hikes

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Mt. Lowe: Mt. Lowe Railway Trail - Altadena California Hikes

Professor Thaddeus Lowe, Civil War balloonist, man of fame and fortune, was the quintessential California dreamer. His dream was to build a railway into—and a resort complex atop—the San Gabriel Mountains high above Pasadena. In the 1890s, his dream became a reality. During the height of its popularity, millions took Professor Lowe’s “Railway to the Clouds” to fine hotels and spectacular views of Southern California. Until it was abandoned in the 1930s, it was the Southland’s most popular tourist attraction.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Altadena
Length: 10 total miles
Elevation Gain: 2,700 feet
Trail Type: Out-and-back
Topo Map: Mt. Lowe: Mt. Lowe Railway Trail Topographic Map
Guide Book: Los Angeles County: A Day Hiker's Guide Guide Book
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Recent Trail Reviews

Fred_Drexel Rating:
Date of Trip: 5/13/2009
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This is one of the must hikes in Southern California. History reviles itse…
aemerling Rating:
Date of Trip: 3/9/2009
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the scenery and history all over this trail are fascinating. the ruins of t…

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    Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the 40s to lower 50s.

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    Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 60s.

  3. Saturday Night
    Mostly clear. Lows in the 40s.

  4. Sunday
    Sunny. Highs around 70.

About This Trail Guide

Los Angeles County: A Day Hiker's Guide
Los Angeles County: A Day Hiker's Guide

by John McKinney (The Trailmaster)

The best day hikes in L.A. County: safely discover the region’s most compelling parks, preserves and…

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