Angeles National Forest in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
On The Rail Again
Mount Lowe Railway
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. On The Rail Again Marker
An early 1900 photograph showing car #123 crossing High Bridge on its way to the Alpine Tavern. Car #123 started the 3½ mile journey from Echo Mountain, which is located just out of this view to the right, approximately 2/3 of a mile away.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 34° 13.149′ N, 118° 7.482′ 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 in what was
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: High Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Sentinel Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Longest Straight Stretch of Track (about 500 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. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Angeles National Forest.
Photographed by Craig Baker
2. High Bridge 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 152 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 15, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on June 14, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
