Hike #1214
February 25, 2015
Echo Mountain & Inspiration Point via Sam Merrill Trail
Dorothy Ferrington, Hike leader
GPS Data:
Echo Mountain = 5.5 mi. RT; max. elevation change = 1350 ft.
Inspiration Point = 10.7 mi. RT; max. elevation change = 2680 ft.
Trailhead Directions: The trailhead is roughly at the intersection of Lake Ave and Loma Alta Dr. in Altadena. Parking is along the curb on either street.
From the 210: Take the Lake exit and go north approx. 3.5 miles to the end of the street at Loma Alta Dr.
From the 110: Make your way to the 210 Freeway and follow the directions above, or continue on the 110 as it morphs into Arroyo Parkway and turn right on California Blvd. Go east approximately 1 mile to its intersection with Lake Ave. Turn left at Lake and go north approximately 5 miles to the end of the street a Loma Alta Dr.
Hike Description(s): Both hikes start at the same trailhead. After hiking a relatively steep 2.6 miles you reach a trail junction. The "short" hikers will take the short stub trail on the right to Echo Mountain. There are lots of interesting sights at the former hotel site. Return via the the same route.
The "long" hikers will continue on the (upper) Sam Merrill trail to the north about 2.7 miles to Inspiration Point. The view from Inspiration Point is often good. Return is via the same route.
Refreshments will be a park a short distance South on Lake Ave.
