Mount Lowe via Eaton Saddle Hike
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The Mount Lowe via Eaton Saddle Hike is a great moderate-length trail in Southern California that will take you up to a summit with some amazing views. While out hiking the trail, you will follow along Mount Lowe Road and break off onto a footpath leading up to the saddle between Mount Lowe and Mount Markham, before reaching the scenic summit viewpoint. Make sure to bring microspikes and/or hiking poles if you are planning on completing this hike in cold or icy weather.
Route Description for Mount Lowe via Eaton Saddle Hike
If you don’t have the time for a long and challenging route through the mountains, but still want to experience the rugged beauty of the Angeles National Forest landscape, then the Mount Lowe via Eaton Saddle Hike is a great option to explore.
Setting out from the trailhead, you will follow along Mount Lowe Road as it travels west and leads you through the Mueller Tunnel. Shortly after this, you will keep left at a fork and follow the Mount Lowe Trail as it climbs uphill to a saddle. Making a sharp right turn along the trail, you will quickly climb uphill and arrive at the summit of Mount Lowe, where you will enjoy sweeping views of the Southern California landscape.
From here, follow the trail as it leads downhill to the northwest, before turning south to lead you into the Mount Lowe Trail Camp. Continue on along the trail as it turns back to the northwest and eventually meets up with Mount Lowe Road, where you will turn right and follow the road back into the trailhead where you began.
Getting to the Mount Lowe via Eaton Saddle Hike Trailhead
The trailhead for the Mount Lowe via Eaton Saddle Hike can be found at the Eaton Saddle parking area along Mt Wilson Red Box Road.
Route Information
Backcountry Campground:
Mount Lowe Trail Camp
When to do:
March-October
Pets allowed:
Yes - On Leash
Family friendly:
No
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
Moderate
Route Type:
Lollipop
Mount Lowe via Eaton Saddle Hike Elevation Graph
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