Mt Lowe Trail Camp

Such a nice secluded campsite. There is a pit toilet and fire pits. Currently there is water in the creek, but be prepared with mosquito nets because the camp is super buggy. Please remember to always pack out your trash and leave it better than you found it. :)

MLTC is found at the end of The Mt Lowe Historic RR Trail. The site of The Alpine Tavern, which burned down early in the last century, was a getaway for the elite of LA and Hollywood. The ruins can be seen as you enter the campground and if you wander about the camp. It has a privy and limited but very nice tent sites. Water is iffy as it is spring fed and must be filtered. If you're overnighting bring minimum 10 liters of water JIC and be prepared to pack out your garbage. Open fires are not allowed so a csmpstove is a must. This is a great overnight reststop if youre hiking up to Mt Wilson. Inspiration Point is .3 miles away if you want a spectacular view of the city lights coming on around dusk. Trailhead parking can be found at Millard Campground and Picnic Area or at the Cobb Estate. If you park at Millard take Sunset Ridge Trail up to the Cape of Good Hope where it Mets the Mt Lowe Historic RR Trail. If you park at the Cobb Estate, hike up to Echo Mountain then continue up the Mt Lowe Historic RR Trail. Both are moderate hikes with a round-trip length of approximately 10 to 15 miles depending on your return route. Take at least 6 liters of water, plenty of snacks, insect repellent for the biting flies, map or GPS, a hat, jacket or sweater and your cellphone.

No water right now but that could change after the first rain / snow. Great secluded hike in camp along Mount Lowe Rd. You'll see very few people. I've stayed here many times & have been alone the majority of the time. There are picnic tables, a new outhouse & fire pits but please pack out your trash & only make a fire when it's safe.

Spent the night here on a 3day backpacking trip. It was used as a rest stop during the day for folks day hiking and I was the only one there at night. There’s some historical markers for the tavern that use to be there a while back. The views are amazing and breathtaking. To be completely honest, I think the campground and area are haunted. I will never go back again after my spooky experience the one night I stayed.

Water was flowing out of a pipe above the stream. There are some fire rings and a pit toilet along with the ruins of the old tavern but the spot loses a whole star for the insane amount of mosquitoes!