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Mt. Lowe campground Loop via Lower Sam Merrill Trail

based on 189 tracks & routes #78 hike out of 461 in
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9.7 mi
Distance
3 hrs 28 min
Time
terrain
2,720 ft
Elev Gain

Overview

This is a moderate loop trail to Mt. Lowe campground in Angeles National Forest.

This trail goes by Echo Mountain and Inspiration Point.

Getting Started

Park at the intersection of Lake Ave and Loma Alta Drive. Trail starts right at the gate.

Public Tracks

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rmn112 5 years, 7 months ago
Inspiration Point
Mike Villagomez James Mag and Andy
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rmn112 5 years, 6 months ago
Inspiration Point
Solo trip
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