Echo Mountain Hike to Inspiration Point - 4K - Altadena, California
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Echo Mountain Hike to Inspiration Point was a stunning ascent above the clouds to absolutely incredible view points! USA Today once rated this hike one of the 10 great North American hikes. See why this is such a wonderful hike in the 4K video here: • Echo Mountain Hike to ...
In early November of 2018, I set out to make it to #InspirationPoint by first reaching #EchoMountain in Altadena, California (near Pasadena). Most of this hike is done via Sam Merrill Trail. I arrived in the morning and entered past a large crowd through the Cobb Estate. This was certainly a very popular #hiking destination. On the way up the mountain, I could see smoke from the Woolsey Fire. Although, that did not prevent hikers from seeing the amazing views. USA Today once rated this hike to Echo Mountain one of the 10 great North American hikes. It wasn’t long before I began to find ruins and historic sites built around the Echo Mountain House that once was here almost a century ago. The view here was just stunning of the Los Angeles cityscape. The coolest feature here was an Echo Phone that faced the mountain. People could scream into this and attempt to hear their echo. I could hear it a few times when others tried it out, although the echo audio may have not been captured on this recording.
Later I set out for Inspiration Point. I made my ascent through the canyon on moderately difficult switchbacks. I finally made it to Inspiration Point. From here one could see a front row view of Mt. Wilson. Additionally, there are lookout viewing points that highlight several Southern California sights that may be visible from here. This was the perfect place to have lunch and enjoy the scenery in shade. I then headed to the Sam Merrill trail to complete the Inspiration Point Loop. It was really hard to leave the peak of these mountains. I realized the Sam Merrill trail is the much easier part of the Inspiration Point Loop. Also, there were such wonderful views along the way of nearby mountains. I was also really starting to see the smoke fill the air below from the wild fires. I made it back to Echo Mountain and soon after back to my car at the trailhead.
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TRAIL INFO:
Distance: 10.4 mi (My recording: 11.7 mi)
Difficulty: Moderate-Hard
Peak Elevation: 4,714’ (Inspiration Point); 3,205’ (Echo Mountain)
Elevation Gain: 2,746’ (My recording: 3,511 ft)
Location: Altadena, California
Duration: 4.5-6 hours (My recording: 6:13:51)
Trailhead Address: Cobb Estate Trailhead, 3302 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001
TRAIL TIMELINE:
9:37am: Start
10:59am: Made It To The Top Of Echo Mountain
50 minutes: At The Top Of Echo Mountain
11:49am: Start Trail To Inspiration Point
1:10pm: Made It To The Top Of Inspiration Point
36 minutes: At The Top Of Inspiration Point
1:46pm: Headed Down From The Top Of Inspiration Point
3:04pm: Made It Back To Echo Mountain
4:16pm: Finished
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Absolutely beautiful trail and hike my friend! stunning views at the top! pretty impressed about the detailed info that you presented. So amazing!
Yes, the views were truly stunning! Glad I could pass on any info that may help. Thanks so much Becca!
I just hiked to Echo Mountain today. Great, great hike. Hope to do Mt. Wilson soon from Sierra Madre. Have you done that?
Yes, it sure is a really great hike! That’s so nice that you hiked Eco Mountain today. I haven’t done Mt. Wilson yet. Although, I’ve seen it on so many other hikes. It’s on my list.
@@LukesHomeTube when is your next SoCal hike?
I’ll do more every chance possible. I love the SoCal hiking scene. Although, I’ve been doing a lot in the Sierras and NorCal lately, which should be coming soon.
@@LukesHomeTube ok cool. I stay in Sacramento and LA so I really like the northern California scene too. PS, liked your Mt Baldy hike too.
That’s great. I’m sure we’ll be on a lot of the same hikes then. Really means a lot that you’ve checked out several of my videos! Many thanks 🙏🏽! Maybe I’ll see you on the trail!
Luke, I did Inspiration Point today, 4,540 feet. And I went the exact same route you took. Wasn't it exhilirating up at the top? Due to the covid, there wasn't many hikers, which is a good thing. I remember going around that ridge and also feeling the tempature change 10 degrees instantly. Great hike, nice video.
That’s great that you also did Inspiration point this week. Really cool also that you took the same route and had a similar experience with the temp change. How was the view up there today? Yes, it was very exhilarating up there at the top! Thanks Mark!
@@LukesHomeTube Best view ever. The trip up the Inspiration Trail from Echo Mtn. was treacherous at points. It was steep also, I can't deny, I took a few breaks. Once up there, I met a few people. It seems that the higher you go, the slimmer people get. You and me should keep climbing, LOL. I looked at Google Maps and decided to take Sam Merrill back and it was a treat as the views on this trail were outstanding. There was one guy on a bike who passed me up. It was 80 degrees in Altadena, probably 68 at Inspiration Point. Next victim: Mount Wilson. Must start early in the morning. Thanks Luke.
One more thing, there's like 17 million people in the LA area. And there's like 38 people hiking in the mountains. Let's keep that a secret.
You gotta yell lounder into the phone man!
Very true! Yelling loud is key to that phone!
Did you feel sore the next day from all that walking?
Fortunately, I keep a good level of fitness regularly. So I did not feel too sore. But if it was the first workout/hike in a while then I’m sure one would feel sore after this hike.