Hike To Ruins In Southern California On Echo Mountain

You probably haven’t heard of the formerly fabulous Echo Mountain House, but we’re willing to bet it will be going on your list of places to go in SoCal soon. The trail to check out the ruins of the glamorous hotel is simply gorgeous, and it’s a rare treat to see ruins in Southern California.

While you’re walking up the path, you’re going to have some unbelievable views in front of you. If you go in just the right conditions, you might get to see the unreal cloud cover that looks like carpeting in the sky.

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Keep an eye out for incredible vistas everywhere you walk along the gorgeous trail.

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The hotel was originally constructed in 1894 by Professor Thaddeus Lowe, who wanted to create an unparalleled vacation experience for those living in Los Angeles.

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There was a railroad leading from Long Beach to Altadena, so guests would get to the Echo Mountain House by train and then enjoy the many amenities of the four-story hotel, from a barbershop to a bowling alley.

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This hike is beautiful any time of year, but especially at sunset! If you can time your walk to be able to see it at sunset, you’ll certainly be glad you did.

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Bring a basket and enjoy a lovely picnic with a view. The picnic area used to house an elegant dance hall as well as tennis courts. Imagine how different your afternoon would be if the hotel were still there!

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The entrance to the estate on which the Echo Mountain House was built is still visible here, so you can pretend you’re walking into the elegant accommodations yourself.

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The ruins of the once-glamorous Echo Mountain House hotel are a special sight that you can only see when high on top of the beautiful Echo Mountain. What do you imagine life was like at this fantastic hotel back in the day? 

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