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Sep 26, 2016 · Jonathan Stull | 09.26.2016. The Angeles Crest Highway cuts east to west across the San Gabriel Mountains for 66 miles through the chaparral and montane forests of one of Los Angeles’ most accessible and rugged wilderness areas, and, as once described by John Muir, some of its thorniest.
Angeles Crest Highway. 38 reviews. #111 of 924 things to do in Los Angeles. Scenic Drives. Write a review. What people are saying. “ Beautiful views, curvy road ”. Mar 2024. Beautiful views and a curvy highway.
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- Los Angeles, California
- Switzer Falls Trail
- Historic Mount Wilson
- Newcomb’s Ranch Roadhouse
- Mount Waterman
- Mount Baden-Powell Summit
- The Wally Waldron Tree
- Grassy Hollow visitors Center
- Final Stop Wrightwood
First up is a trail to Switzer Falls, a seasonal 50-foot waterfall. This hike is one of the most popular in the San Gabriel Mountains. Even though the sign says one mile, it’s 2.2 miles each way to the falls. If you plan on stopping at any developed areas in the Angeles National Forest with parking lots, picnic tables, or toilet facilities, a $5.00...
Next is a side trip to Mount Wilson. Situated high above the City of Pasadena at an altitude of 5,715 feet, Mount Wilsonis home to the first television antenna erected in 1947. Located on the summit of Mount Wilson is the observatory, which is visible from much of the Los Angeles area. Here visitors can view the historic Hooker 100-inch telescope i...
Once you are back on Angeles Crest, it’s a scenic 13-mile drive to historic 1939 Newcomb’s Ranch Roadhouse. The ranch has operated as a restaurant, hotel, general store, and gas station popular with bikers. Most weekends, the parking lot will be packed with motorcycles and sports cars. Open for breakfast and lunch; everyone is welcome here. So stop...
Another 7 miles from Newcomb’s Ranch, midway along the route, is the Mount Waterman Ski and Snowboarding Area. More modest than Mountain High, this is the closest resort to Los Angeles and is less than an hour away. Mount Waterman features three double chairlifts and terrain for all levels. Mt Waterman is only open skiing during heavy snow years. D...
Next along the way east is Dawson’s Saddle, the highest point along the Angeles Crest Highway at an elevation is 7,903 feet. Named for Ernest Dawson, the President of the Sierra Club in the mid-1930s, and owner of Dawson’s Book Shop, the oldest continuously operating bookstore in Los Angeles, since 1905, hikers can take the Dawson Saddle Trail to t...
At the end of the trails, the “Waldron Tree” is estimated to be over 1,500 years old, the oldest tree in the San Gabriel Mountains. Hikers can enjoy the view from the summit, then return via the same route, or take a different trail to Vincent Gulch, where there is access to many hiking trails. 1. Pin
A bit further east of Mount Baden-Powell is the Grassy Hollow Visitors Center, open on the weekends. The visitors center also hosts various activities and displays for visitors to learn about the surrounding forest and its creatures. Also, here, there is a picnic area and a group campground. At nearby Inspiration Point, hikers can look down at the ...
Our final stop on Angles Crest Highway is the small mountain community of Wrightwood. This little town is full of history, and an excellent way to learn about it is at the Wrightwood Historical Society Museum in the town’s old firehouse. There are quaint shops and family restaurants, making Wrightwood the perfect place to relax before you head home...
The road is located on the northeast side of Los Angeles in California. It starts in La Cañada and ends near Wrightwood. The Angeles Crest Highway is a popular destination among car enthusiasts, bikers, and road cyclists for its scenery, and the possibility to view alpine landscapes near Los Angeles. Taking a drive on this highway offers a ...
Attractions near Angeles Crest Highway: (6.73 mi) Ziplines at Pacific Crest (5.27 mi) Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area and Nature Center (6.20 mi) Bridge To Nowhere (8.67 mi) Southern California Soaring Academy (3.96 mi) Grassy Hollow Visitor Center; View all attractions near Angeles Crest Highway on Tripadvisor
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- Los Angeles, California
Oct 6, 2021 · By Laura Randall | October 6, 2021. The Angeles Crest Highway winds thousands of feet above the Los Angeles basin, a meandering, beautiful, and dangerous road that leads to the hiking trails of the Angeles National Forest and historic treasures like the Mount Wilson Observatory and Newcomb’s Ranch (the rustic 1939 roadhouse built on the road ...
Angels Crest Highway, or SR-2, twists its way through 66 miles of the Angeles National Forest, punctuated by the jagged San Gabriel Mountains. Finding its end points at La Cañada-Flintridge and the Mountain Top junction at SR-138, it is a marvel of vistas, fresh air, stargazing, and relative solitude—a welcome reprieve for anyone aching to ...
