Mountain Spot
Mountain SpotSam Merrell Trail
Sam Merrell Trail, 91001
Climb into LA's past on this sweat-inducing trail to the ruins of a 1900s mountaintop resort. You'll earn panoramic views of the basin, wildflower-lined switchbacks, and crumbling railway relics from the old funicular.
Historic railway ruins
Summit sunset views
Strenuous mountain hike
Wildflower season
Tips
đźš‚"Very cool hundred year old history of the funicular rail up the mountain"
🌄sunsets from the summit are legendary
🔄combine with Castle Canyon for a loop
Sam Merrell Trail
Sam Merrell Trail, 91001
Mountain SpotMountain SpotClimb into LA's past on this sweat-inducing trail to the ruins of a 1900s mountaintop resort. You'll earn panoramic views of the basin, wildflower-lined switchbacks, and crumbling railway relics from the old funicular.
Historic railway ruins
Summit sunset views
Strenuous mountain hike
Wildflower season
Tips
đźš‚"Very cool hundred year old history of the funicular rail up the mountain"
🌄sunsets from the summit are legendary
🔄combine with Castle Canyon for a loop