Angeles National Forest in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
End of the Line (Alpine Tavern)
Mount Lowe Railway
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. End of the Line Marker
The last of the 18 bridges between Echo Mtn. & Alpine Tavern was this large "S" shaped bridge which the trolleys crossed to reach the Alpine Tavern. Both end foundations of the bridge are still visible. If you look across the canyon to the road you can see them.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 34° 13.58′ N, 118° 6.614′ W. Marker is in Angeles National Forest, California, in Los Angeles County. It can be reached from the intersection of Mount Lowe Road and Mount Lowe Railroad Trail. 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, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cottages at Alpine Tavern (a few steps from this marker); The Bungalow (a few steps from this marker); Ye Alpine Tavern Lobby (a few steps from this marker); Alpine Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Ye Alpine Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Inspiration Point (approx. 0.3 miles away); One Man and Mule Railway (approx. 0.3 miles away); Easter Rock (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Angeles National Forest.
More about this marker. Located at Mt Lowe Trail Camp. Its a
this page online
Photographed by Craig Baker
2. End of the Line Marker
Both end foundations of the bridge are visible. One is at the signpost, the other is across the canyon at the road.
Photographed by Craig Baker
3. End of the Line Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker
4. Mt Lowe Trail Camp
from Wikimedia Commons
5. Mt Lowe Railway Map
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 4, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5. submitted on May 30, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
