The rail adjacent sign is to alert the train engineer of a nearby at grade crossing (intesection) and not only to be extra vigilant, but to begin sounding the train’s horn in the requisite long-long-short-long pattern.

Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service,

Brian Humphrey
Firefighter/Specialist
Public Service Officer
Los Angeles Fire Department

Seriously, does Brian Humphrey know everything? I’m always impressed with the answers he’s got, but I hope that he has to look some of them up. If he just pulls this stuff off the top of his head…well, that makes me feel comparatively dumb.

Of course, I always learn just a little bit more each time that happens. Thanks Brian.

I don’t know how you would rate it for a bike ride, but one of my most favorite places is Millard Canyon in Altadena…it’s a lot of uphill but once you’re down in the canyon you’ll be amazed by the place. Check out:
http://tchester.org/sgm/trails/millard.html for more info…I know if you have a car you have to have a permit (for local national forests), I don’t know if you need one for a bike. The website talks about the hike upstream, I also like to go a half-mile to a mile downsteam also…there are alders, big leaf maples, lots of other local plants you don’t see on the dry hillsides..and the creek itself. The road goes through the park, but I’ve never hiked much past the top of the hill…too dry, and I am too lazy…

I have to agree Brian Humphrey is always spot on with the answers and a good resource. He’s also really good to all of us bloggers and helps us out, often.

I have heard of Millard Canyon but never made it over there. Are you sure there are maples there? If so I’m in for shooting before they finish changing color.

The Lario Trail is primarily bike, but there is ample room for peds and trails to explore.