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Old Mount Wilson Toll Road to Re-Open

August 17, 2009

In the extra-wet rainy season of 2004-2005, a rockslide heavily damaged sections of the historic dirt road used to haul the Mount Wilson Telescope to the summit. For the past five years, crews have been hard at work stabilizing and reinforcing the route, and it looks like the entire road will be fully re-opened [...]

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The Great Incline at Echo Mountain

January 21, 2009

The Sam Merrill Trail to Echo Mountain is one of my favorite hikes — it’s a great way to spend the day above Altadena, learning about history and enjoying some great views of the L.A. basin. But if you’re looking for a way to tackle this peak without worrying about those pesky “trails” — [...]

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Hiking Echo Mountain and Inspiration Point

October 2, 2007

A great hike in the lower San Gabriels to incredible vistas, forested mountain canyons, and the ruins of a turn-of-the-century mountaintop resort. Bonus enjoyment for history buffs, in the form of plaques and markers placed along the ruins and the route of an old railroad through the mountains.

The Basics:
- Distance: 10.4 [...]

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