Angeles National Forest in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
High Bridge
Mount Lowe Railway
| | 1895 - 1938 | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 28, 2024
1. High Bridge Marker
High Bridge was a trestle which allowed the railway to maintain a straight right-of-way while crossing a steep rock face. The bridge itself was 113 feet long and 35 feet high. It is probable that most passengers preferred the safety of riding inside the car when crossing this bridge.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 34° 13.139′ N, 118° 7.502′ W. Marker is in Angeles National Forest, California, in Los Angeles County. It can be reached from Mt Lowe Railway Trail east of Mount Lowe Road. Hike 3½ miles up a steep trail with a 1,600-foot altitude gain from the Cobb Estate trailhead. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: On The Rail Again (within shouting distance of this marker); Sentinel Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Longest Straight Stretch of Track (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Circular Bridge (about 700 feet away); Cape of Good Hope / Circular Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dawn Station (approx. Ό mile away); The Lowe Observatory (approx. 0.4 miles away); The White City (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Angeles National Forest.
Photographed by Craig Baker
2. High Bridge Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker
3. High Bridge location
from Wikimedia Commons
4. Mt Lowe Railway Map
The marker is located between Cape of Good Hope and Las Flores Cyn.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on June 14, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on May 30, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
