Join Trailmothers to Hike Echo Mountain and Pick Up Trash.

3302 Lake Avenue,Altadena CA 91001

25 September, 2021

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Join Trailmothers as we make our way to the Echo Mountain Resort and Recover the area together, and hike down the hill for a night hike! Greetings Trailmothers this is your founder Kristen Hernandez~ I am very excited to host this hike and clean up for you! Im here to talk about the past as we make our way to where the Echo Mountain Resort once stood! We will be picking up trash we go. This is an ALL AGES HIKE and PETS are welcomed but please have them remain on a lesh at all times and pick up after your pet and make sure you have water and food for your pets. WAIVERS MUST BE SIGNED BEFORE COMING TO THIS EVENT.TIME: Meet at COBB ESTATE at 3pm , END 9pm Hike Time: 6 hours with LOTS OF BREAKS, We will take our timeHighest Elevation: 3,207 feet (978m)Location: Cobb Estate Trailhead ( Meet at the Entrace of the Cobb Estate , Small intro and start the hike) 3302 Lake Ave Alta Dena, CA 91001Parking is along the residental street an make sure you read the signs and do not block residents driveways and respect the neighboorhood. Do not Leave any Valuables in your car we do not need break ins. We will have some supplies to share but we a new RULE to prevent from our supplies being taken. If you would like to borrow a Trash Stick you will leave your keys with me and at the end of the hike you can get it back. We want o contuine to host events but we need our things back and you can always donate some to our organization and feel free to bring your own. Dont forget to enter the Raffles so you can win a Mountain House Meal as a thank you to your efforts! Children will get one dairy free Orgin Protein Smoothies and glow sticks will be given to parents to give to their children and don't worry we have more for the adults! Thing you need: Hiking Shoes, Water, Snacks, Dress in layers, Headlamp , Flash Lights, First Aid Kit, Hiking Poles, Hat. Remeber to LNT . Hike HistoryThe Sam Merrill Trail to Echo Mountain starts at historic Cobb Estate, now public parkland, but was originally built by lumber magnate Charles Cobb. After he passed away in 1939, it became a retreat for nuns, and then the Marx Brothers bought it in 1956. Sep 6, 2021 History of Echo Mountain Resort: Source: Echo Mountain History- Click to read The trail winds 2.75 miles one-way along a system of switchbacks through the Las Flores Canyon, with a brief crossover to Rubio Canyon and along an upper ridge to the Echo Mountain promontory above Altadena, CA. The trail begins on the Lower Sam Merrill Trail at the iron gates of the Cobb Estate, once owned by lumber magnate Charles Cobb and later by the Marx Brothers, and follows the main drive for about .1 of a mile before veering off into Las Flores Canyon. For roughly the first one-third of a mile the trail is relatively level, but once it crosses the canyon it begins a moderately steep and aggressive climb along a series of sweeping switchbacks. As you gain elevation, majestic views of the San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena and downtown Los Angeles begin to appear. Unfortunately, most of the hike is contained within the Las Flores Canyon and the views can be somewhat repetitive. The trail only ventures over the ridge into Rubio Canyon briefly before returning to Las Flores Canyon. At about 2.38 miles into the hike, the trail makes a turn to the south and begins to level out as it approaches the upper ridge. At 2.58 miles, the Sam Merrill merges with Mount Lowe Railway Trail providing a nice, easy, flat hike for the last quarter mile. We will hike and still see remains from the train and train tracks and beautiful views at the top of the mountain where we will explore, have fun with glow sticks, take picutres with our signs and have popcorn and smoothies at the top. Photography Relase/ Media Waivers Please Click to sign! Trailmothers Photography relase form : PLEASE SIGN BEFORE COMING TO THIS EVENT- Click the Link to Sign PLEASE SIGN OUR WAIVER- Click the Link to Sign Trailmothers Waiver 2021 Lets wear layers, Lets also Wear Green or White Colors Trailmothers is for everyone. We RESTORE, Preserve, and Protect Public Parks. We aren’t just Mother’s, we are all walks of life coming together for one main goal: To provide clean and safe nature for all! We are here to be a resource for Education, Stewardship, Restoration Projects, and Community Workshops. We are so happy you are here. We are hikers, climbers, and outdoor enthusiasts who are ready to set an example and make an IMPACT. We are TRAILMOTHERS, a 501 (c)(3) Organization and we welcome you.