The Abandoned California Mountain Resort That Nature Quietly Took Back

The Abandoned California Mountain Resort

Nature quietly claimed back what once was California’s mountain getaway.

High above Altadena, California, sits a haunting reminder of what happens when ambition meets nature’s power. Echo Mountain was once a bustling resort that drew thousands of visitors eager to escape the summer heat and enjoy mountain air.

Today, crumbling foundations and rusted machinery are all that remain of this grand experiment in mountain tourism.

The Story of Echo Mountain

The story of how this resort rose and fell is a fascinating chapter in Southern California’s history.

Getting to Echo Mountain

Getting to Echo Mountain wasn’t exactly a casual stroll in the park. Visitors rode the Mount Lowe Railway, which included the Great Incline funicular that climbed an absolutely crazy steep grade.

Author's summary: Nature reclaimed a California mountain resort.

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