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Mount Lowe Road to Inspiration Point route map
DifficultOut and Back

Mount Lowe Road to Inspiration Point

Mount Wilson, California

6.8 mi

Distance

2,913 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 47m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Mount Lowe Road to Inspiration Point is a challenging 6.8-mile out-and-back trail located near Mount Wilson, California. This dirt-surfaced trail features a significant elevation gain of 2,913 feet, reaching a maximum elevation of 1,642 meters. Hikers are rewarded with panoramic views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Los Angeles Basin, particularly at Inspiration Point. The trail's substantial elevation gain and length make it suitable for experienced hikers.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,366 ft
Max:1,642 ft
888 ft
888 ft
1,366 ft1,458 ft1,550 ft1,642 ft0.0 mi1.7 mi3.4 mi5.1 mi6.8 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

Highlights

panoramic viewsSan Gabriel Mountains

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page

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