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 within [...]
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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” — or [...]
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