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

Echo Mountain House

Mount Lowe Railway

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 30, 2024

1. Echo Mountain House Marker

Inscription.
From his Civil War days on, Professor Lowe loved pomp and ceremony. Completion of each new installation and hotel provided an excuse for a celebration.
Echo Mountain House was finished on November 24, 1894.
In this view, Professor Lowe, many of his friends, and Pasadena civic leaders line the wide verandas of the completed structure for the familiar official photograph.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 34° 12.657′ N, 118° 7.255′ W. Marker is in Angeles National Forest, California, in Los Angeles County. It can be reached from Mount Lowe Railway Trail south of Sam Merrill Trail. Hike three miles up a steep trail with a 1,500-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 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: Forces of Nature (here, next to this marker); Stairway To The Sky (a few steps from this marker); Mount Lowe Railway (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Echo Mountain House (a few steps from this marker); Caretaker’s Cottage and Cable House (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Echo Phone (within shouting distance of this marker); Mount Lowe Power Plants (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Casino, Tennis Courts, Power Plants, and Car Barn (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Angeles National Forest.

Echo Mountain House Marker and Ruins image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

2. Echo Mountain House Marker and Ruins

Echo Mountain House Marker, at far left image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

3. Echo Mountain House Marker, at far left

Downtown L.A. in the distance, 13 miles away.

Top of Incline Railway and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

4. Top of Incline Railway and Marker

Echo Mountain House Vicinity Map image. Click for full size.

5. Echo Mountain House Vicinity Map

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on June 14, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on June 12, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.