I hiked it today, and the crowds were numerous from Lake to Echo Mtn. At the top, the trail to Mt. Lowe was closed.
However, the trail to Inspiration Point is still accessible. The trail was virtually deserted -- I only encountered one group of hikers on the way there.
At the top, there were further areas declared off limits. The road closures notwithstanding, two hikers came by through the closed roads.
The burn areas are hard to miss. Looking towards Mt. Wilson, the contrast is stark.
Winds were picking up at Inspiration Point. The recent rains provided clear views throughout the day.
On the way back, I only encountered two additional groups of hikers. Returning to Echo Mtn, the crowds there were yelling to their heart's content trying to stir up echos.
There were a handful of people going up the service road to the west of Echo Mtn, where the SCE transmission towers stand. This photo was taken near the entrance at Lake. Was this fire road recently built leading up to the transmission towers?
