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Stop 2 Sam Merrill Trail Rest Stop

Stop 1 Sam Merrill Trail


Why is the atmosphere
warm?

What is Lithosphere on the mountain?


The lithosphere is the solid, outer part of the Earth. The
lithosphere includes the brittle upper portion of the mantle and the
crust, the outermost layers of Earths structure.
education.nationalgeographic.com/encyclopedia/lithosphere

Stop 3 Mt. Lowe Rail Trail


After 2.7 miles Sam Merrill Trail becomes a Tjunction with Mt. Lowe Trail. It was once used
as a rail line to transport guests to a tavern
hotel and other destinations in the San Gabriel
Mountains.

The atmosphere
performance as a huge
filter, keeping out most
ultraviolet radiation while
letting in the suns
warming rays.

The rocky lithosphere includes part of the upper


mantle and crust.
Photograph by Jennifer Plourde, MyShot

Field Trip to Mt Lowe


Railway Historical
Landmark/San Gabriel
Valley
Begin N. Lake Ave
Stop 1 San Merrill Trailhead
Stop 2 Sam Merrill trail rest stop
Stop 3 Mt. Lowe Rail Trail
Stop 4 Mt. Lowe Railway Historical
Landmark
End N. Lake Ave

Stop 4, Mt. Lowe Railway Historical landmark


The elevation 3,205 ft.
Does the hydrosphere change with the seasons?
Yes, for example in the summer it is very hot and dry. During
the fall or winter is windy, cold, foggy, and rainy.

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