Angeles National Forest in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Easter Rock

Mount Lowe Railway

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 28, 2024

1. Easter Rock Marker

Inscription.
Easter sunrise services were held here at Easter Rock for many years.

Easter Rock is made up of decomposed rock and has weathered over the years.

The plaque disappeared long ago. It read as follows:
Easter Rock
First Easter sunrise service on Mt. Lowe held here April 23, 1916.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.

Location. 34° 13.272′ N, 118° 6.532′ W. Marker is in Angeles National Forest, California, in Los Angeles County. It can be reached from Muir Peak Road south of Mount Lowe Road. It’s a strenuous five mile hike from the Cobb Estate trailhead with an altitude gain of 3,000 feet, or a 2½ mile hike with 1,200 foot gain from Eaton Saddle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Altadena CA 91001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

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in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: One Man and Mule Railway (within shouting distance of this marker); Inspiration Point (within shouting distance of this marker); End of the Line (Alpine Tavern) (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Bungalow (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cottages at Alpine Tavern (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ye Alpine Tavern (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ye Alpine Tavern Lobby (approx. 0.4 miles away); Alpine Tavern (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Angeles National Forest.

Easter Rock and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

2. Easter Rock and Marker

3. Easter Rock

This postcard is featured on the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.