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Professor Lowe had a dream to make the beautiful Mountains overlooking the cities of Altadena / Pasadena accessible to average citizens. After much planning, many exploratory trips on horseback, he and Engineer Thomas McPherson located a series of routes that could be built upon with a series of rail cars to reach miles back into the forest and eventually all the way to the top of Mount Wilson. Financing the project himself, Professor Lowe proceeded to build his dream which eventually reached all the way to the base of Mount Lowe (named after Professor Lowe, previously known as Oak Mountain). At its peak, it was the top honeymoon destination in America. Beginning with the famous red car lines in California, Professor Lowe extended the line up through the rolling hills in Rubio Canyon where a small hotel was built at the base of new incline rail systems that would take a visitor up a mile along a ridge overlooking the LA Basin to the top of Echo Mountain.

The top of Echo Mountain became a little city of its own with places to eat, order picnic lunches, shop at stores, dormitories for employees, power generating station to power Echo Mountain facilities. There was also a trolley repair building and pit, observation decks at various spots, trails that could be taken by hikers both up and down the mountain and into the Alpine regions, tennis courts, stables and a now little known zoo. The entire assembly of buildings were painted white and because of the view from far below, became known as "The White City in the sky". The “opera box” great incline cars were also white and could be seen from afar ferrying up and down the hill. On a ridge behind the Echo Mountain ridge was an observatory building with a working 16 inch telescope housed in a round domed building. The foundations can still be found at the site as well as the cement stand which is what the telescope was mounted upon. It was Professor Lowe's intention to build the rail system all the way to the top of Mount Wilson along with additional hotels and facilities on the top of Mount Wilson. Later, much of the path of the large 100" telescope and observatory built on Mount Wilson was used to transport the delicate 100" mirror to the top of Mount Wilson.
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"Cleanliness not good. Hairs, ants, bugs, etc. webs in corners. Sink plumbing didn’t work and they didn’t fix it over our 4 days. Just kept saying they would send someone and no one came. AC does NOT cool down the unit at ALL during the day. So be aware!! Cornhole IS INOPERABLE. So many things honestly. We couldn’t stay here. We had to leave somewhere else and only come back to sleep in a bed full of hairs and a black stain. Smh. Had to buy a lint roller to clean as much as we could and floors...

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"The room was immaculate and staff helpful and happy. There is no arcade on property as the listing suggests. The outdoor poor area and the back courtyard with coy pond are beautiful. There are cute little places throughout the hotel for photo ops! The bar/cafe has limited menu-card only, they do accept cash tips. Housekeeping will only clean your room if you ask. The food and coffee were delicious. Room service was delayed and our food was cold but they were very apologetic about the mix up. Great location and they do have a shuttle but we did not use it, we had a rental car and once you check in-you use your key card to get in and out of the parking garage and you are billed for parking after you check out. Overall a wonderful stay and we would totally stay there again whenever we are back in the area!!"

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If you're planning a road trip to Altadena, staying at a motorhome park is a good way to get to know the area. Travellers like this area for both its architecture and its shopping. After you've settled in at the caravan park in Altadena, get out into nature and make it a memorable trip.

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Urban Glamping Oasis: Comfort & Adventure Combined is a favourite choice for your stay near Altadena, featuring on-site parking and Internet access. If you've fallen in love with the idea of a home on wheels, you might enjoy the barbecue grills and air conditioning available at this campsite. Cozy Retreat with Modern Amenities and Outdoor Fun is another caravan park to consider.

What should I see when I'm in Altadena?

If you're looking for some ways to explore Altadena while making the most of your travel budget, this destination has lots to offer. Spots where you'll find natural beauty on display include Angeles National Forest. Other places not to be missed include Mountain View Mortuary and Cemetery, Mount Lowe Railway trail and Eaton Canyon Natural Area.

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Staying at a caravan park is a convenient and budget-friendly choice if you're driving to Altadena. This type of accommodation provides you with a roomy space to park your motorhome and stay overnight where you're often surrounded by beautiful scenery. You and your friends can make use of the amenities provided by many caravan parks, such as charging stations, Wi-Fi and barbecue areas.

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