I hiked to Echo Mountain at least thirty times from Jr. High to after I got married, in the 60s to the 80s. From my jr. high math class window at Washington Jr. High, we could see them dynamite the remaining ruins. Very sad as we loved climbing around the old ruins. We hiked up the Echo Mountain Trail and also up the path of the Incline Railroad, a grueling hike. There is a working model of the Echo Mountain Incline RR, at the Train Garden in the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds in Pomona. Hiked up there with my family, one last time, in the 90s. I worked with an old man who was a bootlegger during prohibition and he used to run whiskey and liquor up to the Echo Mountain Hotel, in his car.
This video really took me back to the wonder and amazement of that landmark. Imagining what it would be like to ride up those tracks looking down at the city below and staying there for a night. Now I want to go hike up there to marvel at what once was. Really appreciate the work you put into this!
Alexander, I always love your videos and I would think that with the millions of people that live close to these former attractions that your channel would be huge by now!
Very nicely done. Built in stages starting in 1891. From AAA: Ye Alpine Tavern opened 1895. Compound bought from Lowe by Huntington 1902. Mount Low Tavern burned in 1936.
When I was younger and fitter we'd take the toll road up on our mountain bikes and come back down El Prieto trail. I've eaten a snack at the ruins after the climb.
Excellent job with video, history and narration. Professor Lowe, a man with no regrets.
Thank you!
I hiked to Echo Mountain at least thirty times from Jr. High to after I got married, in the 60s to the 80s. From my jr. high math class window at Washington Jr. High, we could see them dynamite the remaining ruins. Very sad as we loved climbing around the old ruins. We hiked up the Echo Mountain Trail and also up the path of the Incline Railroad, a grueling hike. There is a working model of the Echo Mountain Incline RR, at the Train Garden in the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds in Pomona. Hiked up there with my family, one last time, in the 90s. I worked with an old man who was a bootlegger during prohibition and he used to run whiskey and liquor up to the Echo Mountain Hotel, in his car.
This video really took me back to the wonder and amazement of that landmark. Imagining what it would be like to ride up those tracks looking down at the city below and staying there for a night. Now I want to go hike up there to marvel at what once was. Really appreciate the work you put into this!
Thanks!
Born in Culver City, 1955. First I can ever recall hearing about this place. Great video, well put together. Salud!
Thanks glad you enjoyed it!
love this video, i never knew this place existed and happy to have learned about it !!
Thank you so much!
Well done. You captured the feeling!
@@armandolopez8983 Thanks!
Alexander, I always love your videos and I would think that with the millions of people that live close to these former attractions that your channel would be huge by now!
Thank you!
No kidding. Crazy when nice, informative vids like this get such little attention. Odd. Thnx Alex’. Really enjoyed it
Hiked to these ruins weekly in my early 20's (1985-1990), and your video captures so many fond memories. Fantastic work! Thank you!
Very nicely done. Built in stages starting in 1891. From AAA: Ye Alpine Tavern opened 1895. Compound bought from Lowe by Huntington 1902. Mount Low Tavern burned in 1936.
When I was younger and fitter we'd take the toll road up on our mountain bikes and come back down El Prieto trail. I've eaten a snack at the ruins after the climb.
Wild!
Great video!
Thanks!
well done
Unless you like petting bears and bobcats, the "petting" zoo might not have been your cup of tea.