Inspiration Point
Sighting tubes at Inspiration Point
Inspiration Point via Mt. Lowe Rd (7.1 miles out-and-back) 2D
Inspiration Point via Mt. Lowe Rd (7.1 miles out-and-back) 3D
Hike Inspiration Point via Mt. Lowe Rd.
This hike has great views of the San Gabriel Mountains and cities and will lead you to two historical sites. One is the Ye Alpine Tavern, at elevation 4,400 feet, which is now Mt. Lowe Trail Camp. Another is Inspiration Point, at elevation 4,530 feet, where sighting tubes are still in place for visitors to take a hands-on geographical lesson.
.kmz File:
The .kmz file contains a trail route and a recorded Google Earth flyover tour for planning a hike of Inspiration Point via Mt. Lowe Rd.
Inspiration Point via Mt. Lowe Rd.kmz
Distance: 7.058 miles (out-and-back)
Start: (34.239418, -118.093395)
End: (34.221530, -118.109365)
In-between: (34.227373, -118.108725)