Mt. Lowe historical Excursion Dec 3, 2011

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cougarmagic
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This is a great bunch of people, and a fun event. If you ever wanted to know more about the structures and history of Echo Mountain and Mount Lowe, these guys know pretty much everything and love to talk about it.

MOUNT LOWE EXCURSION 2011
Saturday, December 3,2011Join us for a journey to the past to what once was called "America's Most Scenic Mountain Trolley Trip"

You will travel along the old railroad route beginning at the gate to the Forest Road (top of Chaney Trail Rd.) to THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, to DAWN STATION, HORSESHOE CURVE, CIRCULAR BRIDGE, GRANITE GATE
AND THE TAVERN.
· At the Tavern Site: Displays, food, souvenirs....
· We have a limit of 75 total people that can attend based on Forest rules.
· Sign up ASAP. ...Email or call for reservations.
Information needed: the number of tickets along with names and your phone number. If you are bringing a vehicle let us know the total number of occupants that your vehicle can carry.
Fee is $2.00 per person. Pick up tickets on the morning of the event.
INFORMATION / TICKETS Email Brian Marcroft emworks@verizon.net or telephone: (562) 868-8919 We will need the use of high occupancy vehicles (5 or more passengers)please do not request a call back unless it is absolutely necessary Good road clearance a must! MEET AT THE NORTH END OF LAKE AVE. IN ALTADENA 7:30 AM (Lake & Loma Alta)
· We will organize carpools - DEPART AT 8 AM
· Arrive at Tavern site at 8:45 AM
· Depart from Tavern at 12:30
· Return to Lake Ave. at 1:00 PM
· NOTE: We will be behind a locked gate on a restricted road. Those entering will be required to stay with the group the entire time of the event.
(8 AM to 1:30 PM) SPONSORED BY:
THE ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST AND Scenic MT. LOWE COMMITTEE VOLUNTEER GROUPWebsite: www.mtlowe.net

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I went a few years ago. It feels kinda naughty driving up, and it only takes a few minutes. Brian and the gang are great hosts, and the food was pretty good too. Do you know if they're going to sell T-shirts this year?
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