How 5 places named Inspiration Point stack up
Inspiration Points abound in the United States, including famous ones in Yosemite, Bryce Canyon and Grand Teton national parks, to name a few. Southern California has more than a handful of such named destinations. What bugs me is the expectation that hikers will be awed, but what if they’re not? You be the judge. Here are five local Inspiration Points and how I ranked the wow factor.San Gabriel MountainsThis spot deserves a big-air jump when you get to the top.
It’s no wonder that, more than a century ago, city hikers were lured here with the promise of seeing the “world famous telescope view overlooking 3,000 square miles.” Check out the old-timey metal sighting tubes that point you to L.A. neighborhoods and cities. Bonus point: Take a break at the reconstructed shelter that promises much-needed shade on hot days. It’s a replica made in 1996 of the one visitors saw during the great hiking era of the 1880s-1930s.
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