Inspiration Point

REAL HIKE NAME: Inspiration Point via Echo Mountain

HIKE DATE:  Saturday, February 11, 2012

HIKE LEAD:  Janiece Cordova

HIKE MEETING TIME: 8:00 am

HIKE LEVEL: Level 7 - No Beginners

WHAT IS A HIKING LEVEL?:
Find out more about hiking levels here:
http://latrailhikers.com/about/hike-levels/

HIKE MEETING LOCATION:
Ralph’s Grocery Parking Lot
160 N Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91104
[Scroll down for a Map of the meeting point]

DURATION: 5 Hours (Approx.)

DISTANCE: 10.4 Miles (Round Trip)

HIKE WALKTHROUGH:  We begin at the corner of Lake Ave and Loma Alta Dr.  We then go up to the top up via switchbacks (zig-zag) on the trail known as the Sam Merril Trail along side the mountain. Quite demanding, a great workout.  It is  about 2.7 miles to the first stop, Echo Mountain. We will spend short time at the top of Echo Mountain while we get some water. Then we continue on for about 2 more miles upward and uphill until we get to inspiration point. There, we’ll take a extended break for snacks. Then we just head back our way down the same trail. Keep in mind that there is plenty of down hill and that does cause for much impact on your ankles and knees.

REQUIRED: WATER. At least 2 Liters of water or at least four 20oz bottles of water, comfortable hiking shoes and a few good snacks.

WATER REQUIRED. WATER CHECK WILL BE PERFORMED. If you do not take enough water or are not appropriately equipped for this hike, you will be turned away from doing this hike with us even if you show up. Please note, that we have expectations for Level 7 evening hikers. Read all the details in the link above.

RECOMMENDED:  Additional water or pocket snacks for the way. Try to pack lightly as you’ll be using plenty of your energy getting to the top and coming back down the trail.  Sunscreen, we’ll be out in the sun and you’ll want to be protected against uva and uvb rays.  Hiking poles help you going up hill and don’t get you as tired when you’re going downhill.

IS IT DOG-FRIENDLY?:  Yes, but experienced dogs only (Dogs on must be on a Leash)

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