Trailhead: Cobb Estate Trailhead

Note: Trailhead is not directly connected to  the parking area.  See trailhead page for directions

Cobb Estate Trailhead for Lower Sam Merrill Trail

Trail: Inspiration Point via Castle Canyon Trail from Cobb Estate

Stats: From Cobb Estate to Inspiration Point: 4.6 miles, 2709′ gain.  From Inspiration Point to the Cobb Estate: 4.6 miles, 2709′ loss.  Round Trip: 9.2 miles, 2709′ of gain and loss.

Last Hiked: 3-28-12

Trail Segments:  Take the Lower Sam Merrill Trail to the JCT near Echo Mountain and continue straight to the White City Ruins at Echo Mountain. Along the way, you will pass the JCT of the Middle Sam Merrill Trail and the JCT of the Castle Canyon Trail.  After visiting the White City Ruins, return to the JCT, and take the Castle Canyon Trail to Inspiration Point.

Peaks:

• Echo Mountain

Points of Interest:

• White City ruins at Echo Mountain
• Inspiration Point

Photos:

• Lower Sam Merrill Trail
• Castle Canyon Trail

Posts:

• Snow Hiking In Los Angeles: Echo Mountain and Inspiration Point 

Castle Canyon Trail looking up to Inspiration Point