Dawn Mine Trail Guide

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Start the hike by heading through the gate on the paved Mt Lowe Road.

You’ll follow the path of the Mt Lowe Railway for part of the hike. Dawn Mine used to use the railway to haul ore down the mountain. This is the old ‘Dawn Station’ which is no longer there.

From the beginning you make your way up Millard Canyon to Dawn Mine. Then it’s a steep climb up to the old Dawn Mine Station on the Mt Lowe Railway, and back down along Sunset Ridge.

While there are a few ups and downs in the beginning, in general you’ll climb to the mine, then finish with a steep climb up to the ridge, and then enjoy a nice long downhill cruise back to the start.

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When you get to the top of the hill at the split, the parking lot is on the right. If you can’t find a spot, try the alternative parking options, but be very careful of the ’no parking’ signs which are peppered around the area.

You’ll follow the path of the Mt Lowe Railway for part of the hike. Dawn Mine used to use the railway to haul ore down the mountain. This is the old ‘Dawn Station’ which is no longer there.

From the beginning you make your way up Millard Canyon to Dawn Mine. Then it’s a steep climb up to the old Dawn Mine Station on the Mt Lowe Railway, and back down along Sunset Ridge.

While there are a few ups and downs in the beginning, in general you’ll climb to the mine, then finish with a steep climb up to the ridge, and then enjoy a nice long downhill cruise back to the start.

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When you get to the top of the hill at the split, the parking lot is on the right. If you can’t find a spot, try the alternative parking options, but be very careful of the ’no parking’ signs which are peppered around the area.

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