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

The Bungalow

Mount Lowe Railway

Photographed by Craig Baker

1. The Bungalow Marker

Inscription.
In 1925 four cottages were removed to allow construction of the Bungalow. The Bungalow could accommodate four families. Many of the trees in the photograph are still present. Can you find them?

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 34° 13.579′ N, 118° 6.622′ 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. Located at Mt Lowe Trail Camp. 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,

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: Cottages at Alpine Tavern (here, next to this marker); End of the Line (Alpine Tavern) (a few steps from this marker); Ye Alpine Tavern Lobby (a few steps from this marker); Alpine Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Ye Alpine Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Inspiration Point (approx. 0.3 miles

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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.

Photographed by Craig Baker

2. The Bungalow Marker

The Bungalow location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

3. The Bungalow location

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 15, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on June 4, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on June 15, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.