Inspiration Point via Castle Canyon

One of my favorite hikes in LA for its strenuous trail and the beautiful sight at the top! Depending on which trail you choose, it can be 10 miles or 12.6 miles. At the midpoint stop at Echo Mountain, you can choose two ways to get to Inspiration Point — continue on Sam Merrell to hike 12.6 miles roundtrip or hike on Castle Canyon trail for 10 miles roundtrip to and from Inspiration Point. I’ve done both and the Castle Canyon trail is much easier and shorter than the Sam Merrell trail.
The difference between the two trails is that Castle Canyon is a bit more steep and shorter in mileage compared to Sam Merrell. Castle Canyon trail is also more narrow than Sam Merrell where you can only one person in front of another. Sam Merrell trail is pretty wide enough for a car to drive on it. Last time I remember seeing a lot of bikers on Sam Merrell! For me personally, I preferred Castle Canyon because there was more tree shade and it felt more like a hike since it was rocky and steep whereas the Sam Merrell trail is a road for trucks to drive through and is a bit more exposed.
There is parking on the street but just to let you know, if you plan on coming before 6am, try to park behind cars that are already parked. The street signs say that there isn’t parking before 6am, so I don’t know if you want to risk getting a parking ticket! Also, the trailhead is a little hard to tell (especially in the dark!) so when you get to a fork from the gate entrance, do not go to the left! It goes to a reservoir! Instead continue straight even though it looks like it’s going downhill. It actually starts off a little down and then you start on your switchbacks! I missed this, TWICE. Just a little bit of advice for all you hikers!
So if you haven’t hiked this trail yet, I would definitely recommend it! My brother and I started hiking at 5am, stopped by Echo Mountain for some yodeling, got to Inspiration Point by 7am, and back to the car by 8:30am. Of course we were running downhill which is how we cut time off and workout pretty often (he’s 6’1″ and works out everyday and I love running marathons). In the summer where it gets pretty hot up there, bring lots of water and start early! Happy hiking Unilocalers!

TRAIL ADDRESS: 3990 Lake Ave (East Loma Alta Dr.) Altadena, CA 91 001
Originally, when I Googled this address, it recommended me to a 5400 location, but this was the correct address. I almost missed the entrance while driving; once you get to the intercrossing of Lake and Loma Alta, the Cobb Estate entrance will be on your right.
I left the OC area around 5 am, and got to the location around 6:15 am. As early as we were, there was a long line of cars parked on the right side! I parked at the very end, and thus, we started our journey. At the start of the hike, you keep walking and you must keep an eye out for a drinking water fountain. Once you see the fountain, head to the right side and NOT the left. That’s your first tip.
The trail itself is a lot of dirt and gravel. For unexperienced hikers, this will be a tough one, for am average hiker like I am, this was a decent workout because of the distance. My friends and I took the Castle Canyon route; this route is very beautiful, short, yet nothing but strenuous inclines. We reached Inspiration Point in 2 hours amongst all our pauses to take pictures, and this place did not disappoint! We went on a foggy morning, so it did not clear up when we got there at 9 am, but it’s a great feeling. Instead of going down the inclines on Castle Canyon back to the car, we went down Sam Merrill, which was a breeze. This is my second tip: if you want a workout, go two different routes. Those who are not experienced, should take Sam Merrill to and back. Either way, the trip was 10 miles long, and worth the experience.
Some reviews make this trail sound extremely difficult, so I expected the worse. This hike will be bad, but not as bad as one would think. What makes this hike bad is the distance and pain your toes will feel. After your hike, I also recommend exploring Echo Mountain and learning a bit of American history from the 1890’s. Good luck, and happy hiking!

You don’t need a parking pass if you park by the Lake Rd or st (don’t recall of the exact name). Try to arrive early in the morning because parking can get hectic. There are 3 or 4 ways to inspiration point. We took the longest but easiest way up. The trail is called, MT Lowe estimate 8.3 miles up.

After enduring hundreds of hikers, trail runners, dog-​walkers, and lumbering hoards of people on the trail to Echo Mountain, there is a certain fraternity and freedom one feels with individuals attempting the climb to Inspiration Point. While the Echo Mountain hike is a steady uphill, passing through the San Gabriel chaparral with little shade and plenty of company, the hike to and through Inspiration Point has a decidedly wilder feeling to it. There are more microecosystems visited, more variety to the flora and fauna, and fewer signs that humanity invented spray-​paint.
Two trails connect with Inspiration Point: the Sam Merrill trail, which continues its steady uphill through the ruins of the long-​gone hotel before wrapping around the back of the mountain and approaching Inspiration Point from behind; and the Castle Canyon trail, which despite featuring an annoying metal conduit/​pipe on the ground in the middle of the trail for a good half-​mile, is a prettier and steeper hike.
We almost always opt for the Castle Canyon trail, which travels behind Echo mountain, running through the canyon floor stands of bay trees and mule sage, before shooting straight up the face of the San Gabriels through oak scrub, ironwood, and various conifers. The trail is well-​defined, except at one or two switchbacks over decomposed granite that are confusing the first time. When you get there and it seems like the trail just ended, look up over your left shoulder… There it is!
Take water, take a snack, and take your time. There are certainly a few spots that trying to rush could cause a fall that will keep you off the trails for a long time.
At the top is the famous Inspiration Point covered observation deck. On a clear day, you can see the coast, offshore islands, and most of the LA Basin. Permanently-​affixed pipes secured to a footwall suggest a path of vision to locate various SoCal landmarks.
From the top, there are several hiking options:
1. Go back down the Castle Canyon trail (or head Northwest down the wide dirt road to the Sam Merrill trail 0.3 miles) to return to Echo Mountain and eventually your car at the top of Lake Ave.
2. Use the dirt road behind Inspiration point to access several other hiking trails, including the Mount Lowe trail, the Mount Wilson toll road, or if you’re adventurous…
3. Take the Idlehour trail (across from where the Sam Merrill meets the dirt road) down three miles to Idlehour campground in upper Eaton Canyon. From the Idlehour campground sign, head east on the trail up to Henninger flats via the Toll Road, down to lower Henninger Flats; continue down to Eaton Canyon, then take the Altadena Crest trail or Loma Alta Rd. to Rubio Canyon, to Mountain Curve to Lake Ave and back to your car!!! About a 17 mile loop… Take water and food for that one (and see my picture below, because it’s a great hike!!!)
It’s nice to get out away from the crowds and enjoy the San Gabriels. If you want to escape the noise and graffiti, you have to work for it a little. So lace up those hiking boots, and we’ll see you on the trails.

The trail to Inspiration Point starts along the same Sam Merrell Trail that goes to Echo Mountain (see
). Just before reaching Echo, there are three marked paths to the left that reach Inspiration Point. The first is the longest and goes towards the Dawn Mine and mostly a dirt road called Mt. Lowe Railway Trail. We picked the third path — the shorter Castle Canyon Trail which was a pure hikers trail. We returned on the second path — the Sam Merrell Trail which was merely 0.3 miles longer. Although harder, Castle Canyon is the prettier of the two ways. There is enough signage, plenty of other hikers, and clearly worn trails to prevent getting lost on all three versions.
The loop was 9.9 miles roundtrip with a 2700 foot elevation change which is considered «strenuous» by National Park standards. Inspiration Point has a covered area with benches and picnic tables. We’ll need to return because the view was socked in with clouds and to also try the two adjacent peaks to Inspiration Point. Not having a view at the cloud-​covered top wasn’t a huge disappointment because there were plenty of long views of the entire Los Angeles basin including the Pacific Ocean when hiking at lower elevations.
The Unilocal business address is «Lake Ave & E Loma Alta Dr» which has no parking lot and the local neighborhood is burdened with people parking on the street. Hopefully, with the recent executive order of the National Forest changing to a National Monument, new funds can help build a parking lot.

Hiked Echo Mountain, then took Castle Canyon to Inspiration Point. What a long day for hiking, but it was a beautiful one — minus the fact that when we finally reached Inspiration Point it was covered by the fog!
Hiked in March 2016.
Parking: Street Parking
Mileage: 10 – 12 miles
Suggestion: At least 2L of water, more if it’s a hot day. Bring snacks, layers, trekking poles, and a positive attitude.
Side-​note: Taking Sam Merrill back down from Inspiration Point was probably the worst, it’s longer and the trail is directly in the sun for the last 2 hours and you get hangry. Well, at least my friends and I did. It was nice though because we did get to see the Sunset Point and the views were beautiful, since the fog went away! The switchbacks coming down were probably the worst, and they seemed endless.

We were just planning to do the hike to Echo Mountain, but once we rested and checked out the interesting area of Echo Mountain we were inspired to do the extra 4.5 miles and hike to Inspiration Point. Our total hike from our car and back was about 10 miles. Personally, this was a difficult hike since my hikes tend to be in the 3 – 6 mile range and there are some pretty intense areas of incline with very rocky terrain (my «dogs» were barking the final 2 or 3 miles and my feet hurt for a couple days after). However, it was worth it to make it to the top. We felt a sense of accomplishment and we were rewarded with awesome views! I also like that there is a covered area with benches to rest and to interact with some of the other friendly hikers before heading back down.

Once we got to Echo Mountain, we were determined to go further to get to Inspiration Point. Apparently, there are two paths to take, the long way (which takes you on the Sam Merril Trail), or the shorter and steeper way which is Castle Canyon. We thought we were on the short trail, but almost found ourselves lost by going the Sam Merril trail. We hiked what seemed to be forever, and almost turned back because we thought we were lost. Thank God we didn’t because we were only ¼ mile from Inspiration Point without even knowing it. The trail is not welll marked once you are far up, but there is no other way to go, so it would be hard to get lost. We passed a sign for Sunset Point, which was a bonus and surprise for us.
A lot of hiking reviews rate this as an easy hike, it is not. It is definitely moderate.
My group of friends have been going out weekly for hikes, working up to this one. I’m glad we did.
We left the trail head at 6am and made our way up to Echo Mountain. I would have been happy leaving at 5am because it gets HOT.
Bring ample water, apples, nuts, a decent snack. We stopped at Echo Mountain and had our first unveiling of layers of clothing. We were already sweating. Hiking shoes or boots are a must. They grip the trail much better and don’t slide like sneakers. Be prepared for lots of sun, so sunblock is an absolute must. Bring your phone or camera because the views are spectacular.
The trail is clean and beautiful. A must for all locals to experience this hike.

Man, just finished the hike to inspiration point yesterday. So far, it was the longest hike of my life. We accidentally took the longer Sam Merrill trail on the way up. We were planning to take the castle canyon trail, but we made a left turn on the junction instead of making a right to the echo mountain.
From cobb estate to the junction, 2.5 miles.
Junction to the mt. lowe campground is 3.5 miles.
Campground to inspiration point is .6 miles.
We didn’t realized that we took the wrong trail until we got to inspiration point. We saw a sign pointing down to castle canyon trail opposite from where we came up. We didn’t make a loop and just went down the same way we came. So we did a total of about 13 miles. It wasnt that steep, but definitely an uphill incline all the way up. It feels so long too.
It took us 8 hrs, including all our breaks. And we took a lot of breaks, coz we were so out of shape. Haha.
Tips:
— pay attention to signs!!!
— we came on a warm winter day, and there isn’t that much shade, so bring LOTS of water and sunscreen
— go early
— omg!!! So many bugs!!! Mosquito net and bug repellant are highly recommended
— STRETCH BEFORE YOU START!!! im currently writing this review on my bed, with sore legs coz i didn’t stretch before.
— enjoy the view! :)

Went again a few times after and think that it’s best to either go up the trail on the left or Sam Merril Trail. The Castle Canyon trail is pretty steep and narrow that you’d have better control and less tension for your legs if you decide to go down instead of up. At the top, the air is a lot more chilly and cool. You feel the air change about halfway through the Sam Merril and Castle Canyon trails. Up to Echo Mountain, there are a handful of hikers that you may pass. But from Echo Mountain to Inspiration Point, you’ll only see a sprinkle of people. For the most part you have your space and peace with nature. Consider Echo Mountain as the halfway point to Inspiration Point. It really gets better as you go up. Happy hiking friends!

Easily one of the top ten hikes in Southern California.
Directions: Start at Cobb Estate at the top of Lake Ave (lots of parking); head through the gate and down the path till you hit the drinking fountain, and take a forward right (about 1 or 2 o’clock from the drinking fountain, and slightly hidden around some brush). Do not go left at the drinking fountain! Take the easy/​moderate well-​marked switchback trail to the old Echo Mountain Resort (about 2.5 miles), and just before you hit the resort, you’ll see signs for Castle Canyon Trail to Inspiration Point; that’s your off-​ramp. Take Castle Canyon up (easy for the first part, quite strenuous for the second) to Inspiration Point (about another 2.5 miles from Echo Mountain) and let your subconcious think you’re looking for the lost Jedi Temple. Really, it does make it pretty cool that way.
Once at Inspiration Point, you can take Castle Canyon back down (not recommended, fairly steep), or find the Sam Merrill trail (about 0.2 miles down the fire road from Inspiration Point), which is a much gradual slope back down to Echo Mountain, but less scenic. Took me 3hrs and 15min roundtrip with minimal breaks.
Difficulty: ⁴⁄₅. The entire trip from Cobb Estate and back is a little over 10 miles, and as most people take the [narrow] Castle Canyon leg on the way up, you really do encounter some steep incline and gain a lot of elevation fast. Wear good, real hiking shoes, stretch before and after, and bring water and snacks if you at all think you’ll want them. The hike up to Echo Mountain Resort is a warm up.
Scenery: ⁵⁄₅. I went on a foggy and misty day, and it was still gorgeous. Looking at others’ photos, it seems that it’d be pretty rewarding to go on a clear day too. I’ve done Echo Mountain only many times on clear days, and it’s got awesome, huge, expansive views. The Castle Canyon leg itself has some beautiful pines, a creek (okay, it’s a little measly), and impressive steep hills. You really get enveloped by the mountain too on your way up. Also, the history surrounding Echo Mountain (old ruins of a once-​fancy 20’s-era resort) is interesting and peculiar, and Inspiration Point is a classic, funky place too. Lots of telescopes that each point to certain L.A. landmarks, and some nicely shaded benches and tables. Has very much of a «I made it feel» when you get to the top.
Crowds: ³⁄₅. On a holiday or weekend, expect the part up to Echo Mountain to be packed. And many of the people going up there don’t know basic trail etiquette, so be prepared for a lot of clueless large groups, panicky dogs and moms, and the fact that you’ll need to politely pass a lot of people. Once you start up Castle Canyon you’re much more solitary, thankfully.

Loved this hike. We did this hike knowing it will stay a foggy & misty day and it was awesome. Though there were no views of LA, it’s not every day that you can hike in these conditions.
I found Vivian W’s review really helpful (actually more helpful than Modern Hiker’s page) during the hike. Despite the weather (it sprinkled a bit), the Echo Mountain portion was crowded.
Once we got past the ruins and onto Castle Canyon Trail, it was way more secluded. Despite the emptiness of the trail, it wasn’t that quiet due to people screaming (presumably on Echo Mountain).
It’s annoying and please don’t do that. You’re ruining the hike for others.
We got on a different trail before turning back to find Castle Canyon so our total mileage ended up being 11.5 miles. I highly recommend bringing a Camelbak and a sandwich (and soup if it’s cold). We ate ours at the top at Inspiration Point and it was nice :)
On the way down, we took the Sam Merrill Trail. Both trails up have quite a bit of loose rocks and Castle Canyon was slippery on the way up. Our Nike trail running shoes helped a lot. I wouldn’t do this trail in flat bottom shoes with no traction (like Nike Frees). I saw some people with trekking poles but they’re not necessary (though probably very helpful).

After you’ve reached Echo Mountain, there is another trail that leads to Inspiration Point. This trail is about 2.5 miles, making it about 5 miles from the start of the hike to Inspiration Point. It is very similar to the hike to Echo Mountain, mostly uphill but the trail is less maintained and there are some narrow parts — but nothing extremely hard. At the top waiting for you will be an amazing view, a few benches and picnic table for you to recharge and rehydrate before you head back down.

Absolute beautiful trail. Strenuous for first time hikers all the way up to the summit so water & snacks are necessary.
Took me a few hours (including breaks) to make it up here. Blood. Sweat. & Real Tears. My feet hurt at the thought of this hike…
But worth it!
Lots of history & beautiful landscape to see here. Will return soon! :)

This is a great hike to get away from the crowd at Echo Mountain.
Parking: You can google «Cobb Estate» in Alta Dena which will take you to the entrance of the trail. You can park along Lake Avenue or on Loma Alta Drive. The trail is at the corner of these two streets. Do not parking between 8pm-​6am.
Trail: Inspiration Point is just under 10.5 miles with a 2,740 feet elevation gain (according to Modern Hiker) and range from 4 – 5 hours roundtrip. I would say this trail is moderate but some may say it’s strenuous. No passes or permits required. No restrooms available.
As you enter the Cobb Estate, you will hike along a paved road for a short period of time until you see the «Trail» sign to your right (It can be easily missed so be aware). I got a bit lost here because when you make this right, there will be two trails. There will be one to your left and one straight ahead near a water fountain. Go straight towards the water fountain and make a slight left. That is the trail you want to take. I accidentally took the trail to the left which lead me to a steep path to nowhere. Once you have chosen the right path, you’ll see a dam and it’s pretty easy to follow from there. The trail is maintained pretty well and can get rugged at times. There are switchbacks along the mountain, just keep going in this zig zag form. There are also trail markers that tell you when you have hit each mile. It is about 2.5 miles up to Echo Mountain.
Once you have almost hit Echo Mountain, there will be signs that deter you to Castle Canyon Trail or the Sam Merrill Trail. Both trails lead to Inspiration Point, however, many people recommend going up with Castle Canyon Trail and coming back down on the Sam Merrill Trail. Castle Canyon Trail is shorter, steeper and shadier. Sam Merrill Trail is slightly longer, less steep (better for your knees) but sunnier. From the start of Castle Canyon Trail, it is 2 miles to Inspiration Point. When you start from Castle Canyon Trail, you’ll be pretty isolated and within the mountain. Eventually, you’ll be out of the shade and into the sun which means you’re almost there to Inspiration Point. I felt like I was on this trail forever. I didn’t know if I was going the right way or making much progress and kept thinking when is this trail going to end… BUT as long as you stay on the trail, you will get there. You can’t see Inspiration Point until you’re almost there so keep pushing and stay positive! This trail was a lot steeper than I anticipated but not impossible. Just be prepared to work your leg muscles and pace yourself.
Once you’ve made it to the top, enjoy the view, read the plaques and look through the telescopes. There are 14 telescopes locating: Glendale, Santa Monica, Venice, Hollywood, Pasadena, Ostrich Farm, Silver Lake, Los Angeles, Redondo Beach, Catalina Island, Rose Bowl, San Pedro, Long Beach, and Seal Beach. There are also two picnic benches for your enjoyment. After you’ve enjoyed your time here, head towards the Sam Merrill Trail. After hiking a little bit, you’ll arrive at an open space, head left where you’ll see a sign for Echo Mountain (2.5 miles) and Cobb Estate (4.5 miles), head in that direction and that will eventually take you all the way back. Along this trail. you’ll hit Sunset Point (as the point implies, a great place to catch the sunset) and ruins of the Echo Mountain Observatory. The foundation is what’s left of the observatory.
I started the hike around 6:30am, however, since I got lost, I didn’t get to the trail until 7:30am and ended at 12:45pm including breaks, stops and the time at Inspiration Point. There were barely any cars/​people around 6:30am but there were definitely more people as it got later in the day. As usual with any hike, if you want to avoid the crowd, go early! Also the Echo Mountain trail part can get sunny and hot when the sun is up, so go early to be in the shade. I also went on a cloudy day so when I got to Inspiration Point, I couldn’t really see much. There was also fog rolling in and it got pretty cold and windy up there. I would bring a jacket at this time of the year.

I have been coming here for a few years now, come back here every so often. It is one of the real straight forward trails, nothing much to it in terms of difficulty. It has a few small sections that will challenge any average joe but for the most part it is a consistent uphill.
Looks like the rain has caused some erosion to the trail but looks like the park keepers have made fixes to it and recovered those parts of the trail. It is a good trail for even beginners I would say, but it would be smart to come to the trail with someone that has been to it before. There are a few small trails that have dead ends if you turn the wrong direction. I think longest trails are 7 miles total with return trip.
Over all this place is a fun hike plus the reward (aside from healthy living) is getting to the top of the mountain and experiencing the history behind it. I wont give it away here, you will just have to hike it and find out.
Enjoy!

And project build-​a-​booty continues.
A friend and I decided to attempt the hike to Inspiration Point today via the Castle Canyon trail. First off, before attempting the trail, make sure you’re in great company (when it comes to both food and people) because you’ll be in it for the long haul. According to other pedometer/​Fitbit-​equipped hikers, the roundtrip trek clocks in at approximately 10 – 12 miles. With that being said, however, the view at the top is definitely worth the booty blasting workout.
When it comes down to the hike, the first 2.5 miles to Echo Mountain were actually fairly mild. The incline was incredibly manageable, and had it not been for the afternoon heat, I’d classify the initial portion as being relatively family-​friendly. The trail is well paved, and the gravel, well-​packed. Do try to arrive early, however, because the initial portion of the hike isn’t shaded. I mean, c’mon, you can’t have it all.
To get to Inspiration Point, you have two options: the Sam Merrill trail, or Castle Canyon. Like most of the other reviewers, I’d highly suggest taking Castle Canyon up, and Sam Merrill down. The Castle Canyon trail is the rockier and steeper of the two, while Sam Merrill, though windier, has much less of an incline. The Sam Merrill trail also seemed a lot more packed – the soil, that is – so slipping and sliding on the descent wasn’t at all an issue.
But enough beating around the bush, and onto the point – correction – onto Inspiration Point! See what I did there? But in total seriousness, it’s an absolute beaut. I don’t know whether it was the heat exhaustion or the delirium that came with a few hours of that relentless incline that did it for me, but I was all about the lookout point. I mean, you’d have to be a troll not to be. The «telescopes» were beyond charming and the shaded benches and seating? An absolute blessing. My friend and I literally spent about an hour under the shelter – whether that was the amount of time necessary to take it all in, or whether it was the time needed to recuperate both mentally and physically and prepare ourselves for the ~5 miles down, you’ll never know, nor do you need to. The only thing worth knowing, is this hike, and the only thing worth doing? You guessed it smarty pants. This hike.
So, what’s keeping you?

Inspiration pt. Was intense and not for beginners.
Narrow walkway than most hikes, single file only, so 2 people cannot walk alongside each other lol. one slip and you could fall. Saw some bringing their dogs, not good for kids.
Hike early because it takes couple of hours (about 2.5mi) to get to echo mt. And from echo mt. To inspiration another 2.5 miles, so a couple more hrs.
Roundtrip: 10miles
Warning: All uphill, incline, steep trail, no restroom
Started just before 8am, completed just before 2pm.
Great view, historical mountain, former resort and zoo. There is people going downhill constantly, runners, bikers, make room for them.
Tips:
Pack: plenty of water, snacks, sunscreen, napkin/​hand sanitizer.
Wear: shoes with good grips, my running shoes was not good enough for this hike IMO and bring a jacket.

This hike is about 10 miles round trip. If you are considering this hike, then perhaps you would want to add a couple of extra miles and hike to Muir Peak. It is about 12 miles round trip with 3,200′ elevation gain/​loss and is a bit higher up than Inspiration Point.
Once you reach Inspiration Point and you are facing away from the sheltered area, take the trail to your right. Continue on the grassy fire road for about ½ mile or so and you will see a single file trail going up the side of the hill on the right side. Take it to the top and you will reach Muir Peak.
Views are nice, and it’s a different perspective than that of Inspiration Point. Plus, you will ultimately have done 2 extra miles :). The uphill climb is not difficult. For more details of the hike to Inspiration Point, please see my previous review.

Omg this hike really got me. It’s so long and tiring. After Echo Mountain, my friends and I decided to hike this trail. It was really rocky so be careful! My friend and I kept slipping. It was pretty intense. We stopped and rested a few times but I kept pushing myself to reached the top. The trail seemed never ending. I swear I never sweat so much in my life. My shirt was drenched in sweat. It felt disgusting! But hey, it was all worth it at the end.
When I reached the top. I was so happy. Such an amazing view. Well besides the smoky air. Never in my life have I done such a long hike. It was my first time doing a 10 mile hike and it’s nice to know that you achieved something with your friends. Love you girls. Whoo-​hoo! I love to experience new and exciting places. So glad to have experienced this hike.
Make sure to bring plenty of water and/​or Gatorade. Something to keep you hydrated! Let’s say about 3 – 4 drinks would be good. I brought 3 water bottles and I finished it all. Also don’t forget snacks, sunscreen, chapstick, and sunglasses. That’s important too!
Going back down is way easier and faster than going up. Hiking up is a pain in the ass. But don’t give up, I believe in you :)
Something to keep in mind:
«A good friend listens to your adventures. A bestfriend makes them with you»