Hike Mount Lowe to a Secret Swing
Rock tunnel, secret swing and stunning panoramic views!
Explore Mount Lowe via Eaton Saddle Trail, just 1 hour away from Los Angeles. It is a 5.6-mile loop trail located near Palmdale, California. This trail combines all the best hiking offers: stunning views, tunnels, observation points, history, nature, and a fantastic summit with a resting area. Mount Lowe via Eaton Saddle trail is dog-friendly, so bring your pets with you on this journey! The best time to do this hike is early in the morning or a little later in the day for a sunset experience. Make sure to pack snacks and lots of water with you, as this adventure will test your endurance!
Pro tip: The Secret Swing can be removed, so bring your own hammock, swing or improvise to take that photo for Instagram!
Perfect For
Day outdoors
Moderate hiking
Couples hike day
Hike with friends
Solo hiking adventure
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Packing List
- hat
- sunscreen
- water
- snack and food
- trashbag
- hiking shoes
- layers
- sunglasses
- flashlight for post sunset times
- Adventure Parking Pass (can be purchased at stores like REI and Big 5)
- hammock/swing (to make sure you will take that photo)
Location
Itinerary
- Park on either side of Mt. Wilson Red Box Road.
- Display your Adventure Parking Pass.
- The trailhead is located on the bottom corner of the parking area on the west side.
- Pass through the tunnel and continue on Mount Lowe Road.
- Once you reach a spot with trails intersecting, stay to the left.
- When the West trail connects with the East trail, you can turn right and climb a short, moderately steep trail directly to the summit or continue straight through the trail junction on a slightly longer, but much easier grade circling around to the south side of the summit.
- Congratulations! You've reached the summit of Mount Lowe!
Google Reviews
Abe AchkinaziA trail to test your legs and heart. Start early under the fog cover, bring plenty of water & sunblock. The rewards: infinite blue horizons under a relentless sun, lots of typical mountain desert plants and critters. The hotel ruins and abandoned rail line gives it a nice historical twist.
Huei-Bin Wang[Mount Lowe via Eaton Saddle; 5.6 mile loop] There was no snow when we visited on 2/27/2021. The difficulty was rated 3/10 in my opinion; however, many little rocks along the way, so prepare yourself a pair of good shoes. The swing on the top was indeed fun. And a good view for lunch/picnic :P
Patty GonzalezWe are surrounded by hills i didn't know how beautiful they were all so natural trails
Chien-Chang ChenI wish I can come in here in Winter when I saw snow from the ground. It’s easy hike if you come from north, difficult hike if you start from echo mountain trailhead. It’s closest 5500ft mountain near the city it’s good for people who need challenge. You can see Mt Wilson and San Gabriel peak from here. You can also go to inspiration point
Rules & Safety
You must purchase an Adventure Parking Pass beforehand at local adventure stores like REI or Big 5 and display it on the windshield.
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