The path is very well maintained, and I only noticed a few minor examples of trail trash on the way up. This section of the trail is very heavily-traveled, but is in excellent shape – especially for such a popular trail. The trail crosses a flood control area and begins zigzagging its way up the southwest base of Echo Mountain. Now the land houses several miles of equestrian trails, a small botanical garden, and the entrance to the Echo Mountain Trail. Luckily, students from the aptly named John Muir High School bought the land and donated it to the Forest Service. One year later, the Marx Brothers bought the land and wanted to turn the area into a cemetery. The Cobb Estate belonged to a wealthy lumber magnate, and had several gold mines and water wells on its property before the buildings were completely razed in 1959. The Historical Society and other groups like the Mount Lowe Preservation Society have really done a fantastic job of researching, maintaining, and marking all of the points of interest along this route - and there are plenty of them. You will see many more plaques along the way. One of the first things you’ll see on the trail is a marker placed by the Altadena Historical Society, marking the entrance to the former Cobb Estate, and the Echo Mountain trailhead. Note: If you just want to hike to the Echo Mountain ruins, the hike will be about 6 miles roundtrip. Above you to the right you will be able to see “The Jaw” and Symmetry Spire.The trek to Echo Mountain is a great hike in the lower San Gabriels to incredible vistas, forested mountain canyons, and the ruins of a turn-of-the-century mountaintop resort. This route also has bonus enjoyment for history buffs, in the form of plaques and markers placed along the ruins and the route of an old railroad through the mountains. For marginally more effort you get beautiful views up the mountains surrounding Cascade Canyon, and the majestic Cascade Creek. This part of the hike is shaded by trees, but still gives good views of the creek and the mountains. Continue along this trail as long as you want, as the view remains mostly the same for most the first part of the Cascade Canyon Trail.
This trail remains very level for its entirety as it meanders beside the slow-flowing Cascade Creek. We advise continuing past Inspiration Point along the Cascade Canyon trail for at least a little while. This surreal view is well worth the minimal effort of the short climb! Hidden Falls Trail was closed during our most recent trip, however the falls are stunning and worth the short diversion to see.
You will be able to see across the expansive valley to distant foothills in the National Forest. Early in the morning (at the start of the hike) there is beautiful light over the lake. This short climb is not too steep, and gives you a nice view over Jenny Lake.
From the ferry dock at the far end turn left and follow the signs towards Inspiration Point.
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