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Trailhead for Echo Mountain/Inspiration Point at the old Cobb Estate gate.
A short section of trail on the old Cobb Estate Road.
Coastal prickly pear (Opuntia littoralis) en route to Echo Mountain.
Coastal prickly pear (Opuntia littoralis) en route to Echo Mountain.
View over Pasadena with downtown Los Angeles in the distance.
Hike up to Echo Mountain via the Sam Merrill Trail.
Hike up to Echo Mountain via the Sam Merrill Trail.
Unidentified species (help us identify it by providing feedback).
Unidentified species (help us identify it by providing feedback).
Unidentified species (help us identify it by providing feedback).
Unidentified species (help us identify it by providing feedback).
Viewpoint along the Sam Merrill Trail en route to Echo Mountain.