Sunset Ridge to Mt. Lowe Trailcamp - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Sunset Ridge to Mt. Lowe Trailcamp |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | California |
| Nearby Town: | Altadena |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | From 134 FWY Exit Lake ave. in Pasadena. Go North until Lake turns to left to Loma Alta Drive. Follow Loma Alta About 1/2 Mile to Chaney Trail Drive. Turn Right (N). Follow Chaney trail to the junction just before Millard Campground. Park Outdside locked fire road gate. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 11.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate to Difficult |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Millard Canyon |
| Trails Used: | Sunset Trail, Mount Lowe Fire road |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams |
| Management: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Contact Information: | Angeles National Forest 701 N. Santa Anita Avenue Arcadia, CA 91006 626-574-1613 www.r5.fs.fed.us/angeles |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Fall |
| Users: | |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | #22 in John W. Robinson's "Trails Of The Angeles" This trail climbs out of Millard canyon and meets the Mt. Lowe fire-road/historic railway bed. The trail begins just above Millard Canyon campground on Chaney trail drive. You walk past the locked gate and down the fire road a short distance to a trail register and map. Just beyond, a trail leaves the road and wraps high around Millard canyon. A short distance beyond you meet a trail junction at a bridge. Take the trail to your right and begin the switchbacks up the canyon wall. Follow this trail 2.5 miles until you reach the fire road. Use caution on this trail especially if carrying a pack. This trail is narrow and overcrowded with mountain bikers. There are some blind spots where you could be hit by the multitude of speeding bikers. The majority, were polite and yield right-of-way, but some blind corners bring you face-to-face very quickly. We had two bikers act as though we were in their way. I deducted one star from my rating because of this. It’s hard to enjoy the scenery when you are ducking and dodging. You reach a fire road and a horse trough at the top of the canyon. To the right is a clearing and some benches. This is a good place to rest. When done here, continue the trail that runs to the fire road. This will take you to the Cape of Good Hope, close to the Echo Mountain trail junction. Turn left and follow the fire road to Mt. Lowe trail Camp. You can climb to Mt. Lowe’s summit using one of two trails located near the camp, go 0.5 miles down the road to inspiration point, stay the night, or return the way you came. See also Mt. Lowe Railway tour |
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