The photogenic Bill Westphal has sent us a note and some pictures about the upcoming Mt. Lowe excursion:

Thanks for posting info about the Mount Lowe excursion.  What a great opportunity for those who have never been there.  Lots of great history.  There was even a fox farm near the Mt. Lowe Tavern.  It used to be on the side of the hill near the short road to Inspiration Point.  You can still see some remnants of posts and fencing.

I must comment on the use of the word “telescopes” at Inspiration Point.  They are more accurately “sighting tubes”.  I am up there each year while volunteering for the Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run. A rare treat to drive the path of the old “Railway In The Clouds”.  I strongly urge folks to take advantage of the Forest Service’s offer.

Bill also sent us some pictures, including this view of Altadena Dr. and Lake Ave. as seen from Inspiration Point (you can see the sheriff’s station about right center).