Scenic, fun drive that's not too far away. People like to drive fast here, so exercise caution. Lots of motorcycles. It's a blast to take my Mazda Miata, it never gets old. Plenty of lovely pull-offs and views. Some bathrooms and parks along the way, and an observatory further up the mountain. Overall I'd highly recommend. read more

Angeles Crest Highway - Local Flavor Near Me - La Canada, California

Great views and a pleasant atmosphere--I really enjoy going there. Be sure to visit if you want to see some great views.

Beautiful drive with the group I was participated in. I would say please be careful lot of people try to pass by you even with no passing zone coming up. There are lot of car enthusiasts up there with nice cars and most of them are hitting 60 to 90mph on the over turns. But let's keep our driver's etiquette for these bikers and cyclists also any families just trying to enjoy there ride and yield when you can for anyone trying to pass. Have not hiked in the trails yet but for sure is on the list soon! read more

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Provided there's no traffic, there was a time when you can literally be up in the mountains and the snow, and get to the beach within an hour of driving. Angeles Crest Highway is so iconic as a drive. You can use it to cut through to Palmdale, as some commuters do, or go on a scenic rally drive to Wrightwood, whenever the whole roadway is open. It is a favorite highway for motor enthusiasts--- which also means you'll see your fair share of auto and motor cycle accidents if you come up here enough. It does snow, it does get cloudy. And sections of the road are prone to weathering gravel from the wind and rain. I've had to pick up a friend who crashed her car here at 2:00 AM, because her car (and skill level) was not up to rainy conditions that turned into snow. I've seen people airlifted from a chopper because of motorcycle accidents. So keep your wits about you, the roads range from swooping chicanes and blind hairpins, and long stretches of road where you can really hit 100mph+ if you're not paying attention to your tach. One of the major turnouts before Mt. Wilson is a favorite among all the popular auto youtubers and IG influencers: from Magnus Walker, Singer reimagined 911's out for roadtesting, Hagerty, Jay Leno, Smoking Tire, Donut Media, and on and on and on. Mt. Wilson is a great spot, just be careful of lots or rocks that litter the roadway. If you come up here on a gloomy, overcast day, you'll be well above the clouds, as if among the angels and the Greek gods. And there's so many great hiking spots. The views, the trails. The crispness of the air, the scent of pine. Drive, hike, meditate, retreat. Acclimate and soak in the pure qi and prana, ki and mana. I bow down before you in divine reverance. read more

As many times as I've been to LA, I found out about this spot from Car and Driver. One of the top 50 things, places etc. car enthusiasts should do, visit/experience. I must have picked the perfect time as it wasn't busy around 1 pm on a Tuesday although many more cars were going up around 4 as I was making my downhill return-possibly to catch the sunset. Would imagine it gets busy on weekends also. Late July seems like a good time to go as it was open all the way to the summit close to the Waterman ski hills. Temps varied from a high of 87 to a low of 79 in late July. Multiple picnic areas (Red Box has an amazing view), hiking areas (although a few were closed due to fire warning) & turning areas where you can stop and take in the view. Also, you get an LA skyline view on the way down. It took me about 4 hours round trip (about 66 miles) but I made a lot of stops to take in the view and take pictures (photo opps are endless!). Some spots it was just me with the exception of the occasional car passing by-peaceful for sure. (& at some point phone signals are non-existent) Some of the drivers were for sure going faster than they should given the winding roads/fun drive so good to be more alert than usual. I won't post many scenic pictures as this is one to experience firsthand. I look forward to coming back at another time of the day and different parts of the year. Overall, an amazing experience & not to be missed! read more

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Wow can't believe I've never been here before! My guy brought me here yesterday and the views were breathtaking. He loves driving his Porsche fast here, can get a bit scary for me, but definitely thrilling ! Apparently it's a road lots of luxurious/ spots cars will take drives on and go fast. He had also found an adorable coffee shop nearby called constellation coffee which has amazing coffee and chocolate chip cookies ;) would highly recommend grabbing some coffee then bringing your date up here. Such a gorgeous peaceful and quiet view- you won't regret it. ;) I already told him he's bringing me back here ! read more

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Did the full drive as part of the #localadventurechallenge and it truly made for an awesome afternoon!! It's so amazing to find such peace and quiet and serenity so near LA! The drive winds your around through the San Gabriel mountains and Angeles National forest! The colors of the flora and fauna were very autumnal shades of deep, rusty reds, bright yellows and some oranges! Some warnings though - be sure to watch out for bike riders and large rocks that have fallen onto the road...towards the end of the drive, there were lots in the road that could do some serious tire damage if you hit them! Also, sadly there were several areas full of litter which is very unfortunate...why can't people clean up after themselves?? My advice would be to make a morning or afternoon of it and drive the whole way...it was so gorgeous and peaceful! I started in La Canada Flintridge and wound all the way around to Wrightwood and back home to Monrovia via the 15 and 210. I must've stopped at least 15+ times to practice shooting with my new camera...so many great opportunities for cool and artistic shots! There are many turnouts and stops all along the way, some with bathrooms and picnic tables. You could bring a nice picnic or stop in the little town of Wrightwood at the end like I did and grab some lunch and souvenirs in one of the quaint restaurants and shops (see my review for Grizzly Cafe, highly recommend)!! Because I stopped so many times, it took me over 3 hours...but I'm sure you could do it under 2 hours with no stops depending on where you're coming from. It made for a lovely little adventure! read more

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Came by on a whim, to see the beautiful Angeles National Forest! It was gorgeous! You will see a bunch of people riding their motorcycles, and sports cars, so just be a little careful. Driving up to Mount Wilson, you can still see snow on the ground. If you drive further up, you will come across big pines, with even more snow! All the restrooms that I've used in this forest have been well kept and well maintained. Road has lots of turnouts and vista points, as well. Which is always a plus if you ever want to stop and enjoy the scenery. About two and a half hours into the drive, we tried to continue driving through the highway, but unfortunately, the road was closed due to heavy snow. (Roads needed to be snow plowed) Definitely a great getaway for a day. Will be back soon for the great and breathtaking views!! read more

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Add this to your list of socially distant day trips! We'd been majorly craving a change in scenery and this drive absolutely did the trick. We picked up coffees at Constellation in La Cañada and then hopped on this highway just a few minutes from the coffee shop. My partner and I were seriously in awe that such an amazing drive is so close to where we live in Pasadena! It was cool to see the terrain change from palm trees and cacti to evergreens as we got further up. We got up over 7000 feet in elevation, so it's quite the climb from LA! There are lots of turnouts for taking breaks and taking in the views, some with restrooms and picnic tables and some just with some space to park. We did check out one restroom that was decidedly too gross to use, so just keep that in mind since the drive can be a couple hours. We made a stop for snacks and water in Wrightwood, which was such a cute town. We debated grabbing a patio seat at their brewery, but it was fairly busy on a Sunday and we noticed hardly anyone in town was wearing masks. Luckily, masks were required in their little market/gas station and the snack game there was on point. The restrooms were also nice and clean and my partner, who's a musician, totally got a kick out of the fact that they sell drumsticks and bass strings there. Apparently lots of musicians live in this neck of the woods! Despite having lived in Colorado for a few years, the altitude totally hit me in Wrightwood and I'm glad I didn't go for a drink (even though I wasn't driving). Once past this charming little town, it wasn't long until we hit the 15 and then took the freeway back to Pasadena. We hit a little construction traffic, but it's still faster to take the 15 to the 210 back to LA rather than winding back down Angeles Crest. A few notes on safety! A few others have noted, but there are lots of motorcycles and sports cars (we also some cyclists), so be extra careful on this drive. I'm not much of a mountain driver myself despite my years of living in the mountains, so if windy roads and steep downgrades make you nervous, maybe enjoy this one from the passenger seat. There are very few lanes for passing and the road can be narrow, but the turnouts can be helpful if you're going for a leisurely drive. read more

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Beautiful views all over and definitely amazing drives especially for car enthusiasts and bikers alike. A perfect escape as you completely disconnect (no reception). A photographer's paradise and hiker's dream =] Enjoy! ***If you're a slow driver, canyon courtesy is appreciated, so please use the many turnouts to move to the side and let us pass. read more

Angeles Crest Highway - Camaros and canyons equal happiness - Local Flavor Near Me - La Canada, California

Angeles Crest Highway provides such a beautiful view of the mountains. The road is incredibly windy and you need to be careful when navigating, but it's worth the drive simply to connect with the scenery around you. There are several areas where you can pull over and take in the environment, and there are even trail heads you can pull into farther up Angeles Crest Highway if you make it far enough. Just make sure you don't take the turns too fast and you drive carefully (cannot stress that enough)! I've seen (really dumb) people race up/down Angeles Crest Highway, so be on the lookout for idiots behind the wheel. read more

This is such a beautiful road to drive through in the Angeles National Forest, just north of Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena. There's plenty of pull-off points for people to move aside for other drivers and to take in the stunning views of mountains, valleys, and if you're low enough, all of Los Angeles. My boyfriend recently bought a C63s and decided Angeles Crest Highway, in all its windy-road splendor, would be a good place to test it out. We went around 7pm, right when the sun was setting, and he was pushing it pretty hard to my absolute terror. We stopped at one of the view points and watched the sun go down behind the hills, an incredibly gorgeous sight by any standard, before continuing on our way. By Chilao, I was pretty mad about going around the turns at TOO FAST A SPEED in the dark, not to mention I was about to puke, and we went back. The Highway is still as lovely as ever. Will return, maybe not in this car. read more

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It's one of the prettiest highways in Southern California, but it can be pretty treacherous and lots of people have lost their lives on one turn or another. The Angeles Crest Highway begins at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard in La Canada-Flintridge and ends at the intersection of the State Route 138 which is northeast of Wrightwood. It doesn't sound that long, but it is a long and windy highway. I've only travelled all the way from one end to the other about a handful of times. If you have motion sickness it can be brutal. I remember one night long ago I was headed to Lake Powell in Utah after work and we decided to take the Angeles Crest Hwy to the 138 and then head over to the 15. I was riding in the back seat of my friend's Ford Mustang and I thought I would just die. It reminds me of the road to Hana in Maui. I went on that road once and that was it. The highway passes through the beautiful Angeles National Forest and segments of it reach altitudes above 7,000 feet. I drive a minute portion of the highway every day as it is one of the main roads in the City of La Canada. Lots of people who live in the Antelope Valley use this highway as an alternate route into L.A., so it is usually pretty busy in the mornings and late afternoons. Each weekend you will see numerous bikers with motors or not that meet at Jay's Shell at the bottom of the hill. They are gassing up to prepare for their ride through the forest. Perhaps some will stop for lunch at Newcombs Ranch Restaurant and Bar which has a 3 1/2 star rating on Yelp. Maybe others will purchase an Adventure Pass for the day and stop at one of the many campgrounds in the forest. Check it out and don't forget the Dramamine! read more

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This highway has been a long time favorite for my husband and I to get away from the city. It's close proximity to Burbank/Glendale makes for beautiful drives into the Angeles National Forest. Miles and miles of windy road whisk you away, making you feel as if you are in another state all together. There are so many great views, hiking trails, and scenery along the way. Go for a short drive or an all day adventure! Some of our favorites asking the way are Mt Wilson Observatory, Switzer Falls, Chilao campground, Newcomb's Ranch Restaurant and Mt Waterman ski resort. Weekends can get crowded and over the past several years the motorcycle and sport car population has significantly increased. These drivers have become increasingly arrogant and aggressive. Its not uncommon to be tailgated or passed around turns or double yellow lines. My best advice is take your time and be considerate of those who feel the need for speed, and simply pull over in the many turnouts & passing lanes provided along the way. (You'll likely see those idiots crashed or pulled over on your way back). The drive is far too beautiful to rush. Take your time and stop often. There are a few rest stops along the way with bathrooms. Always carry toilet paper and wipes as they aren't the cleanest or well stocked. Bring a picnic, extra water, beverages, a jacket and a blanket. My motto is always be prepared. (temps can drop up to 20·, depending on elevation). There is NO DATA OR CELL SERVICE most of the drive. Newcomb's and the Cosmic Cafe at the Mt Wilson Observatory offer free WiFi... other than that, plan to unplug! You will need an ADVENTURE PASS to park! You can pick up at most sporting good stores and if open, the ranger station at the bottom of the hill at the entrance of the National Forest. Cosmic Cafe also sells them, but they are not always open. I recommend buying the year pass and going in on it with someone else for $30 and the second car pass for an additional $5 (that's $17.50 a year to enjoy all the perks of this beautiful drive) and enjoy this beautiful stretch of road all year long! I believe the cost of a day pass is $5-$7. The proceeds go to maintain the road, forest, rangers, campsites and restrooms. So come on people... give back to your community! The cost of an annual pass is cheaper than a ticket. I'm just saying. Recently they have opened the road to Wrightwood. I haven't been down that far in decades, but hopefully we'll take that drive one day soon. Check for road closures ahead of time. Want to play in the snow? Just over an hour drive, depending on temps and rainfall and its there! Carry chains. Snow park has some great hills for sledding and making snowman is a must! (Again, don't forget the ADVENTURE PASS! Oh and to fill up your gas tank. There are no service stations!) Enjoy! read more

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Great drive! Winding, and beautiful. Plenty of shady spots, turnouts, and vista points. Bathrooms at a few stops along the way. Lots of motorcyclists, and sports cars going very fast, so be careful. Campgrounds along the way too. 12$ a night for the one at Monte Cristo. read more

This is review is for the road. Angeles Crest is a pretty famous highway in the SoCal area and is known for it's nice twisty roads. If you are a car or motorcycle enthusiast in the 626 area code, chances are you've heard of and driven on this stretch of highway. The road is usually relatively empty, the road surface is nicely paved, there are plenty of fun corners, and besides the occasional rocks that fall into the road (or that one slow camry driver who refuses to pull off to the side to let you pass) it doesn't get much better then this. The highway goes from the 210 in Pasadena all the way to the 15 near Hesperia (~60 miles). For those that live further east (Asuza area). There is a nice stretch of road called the 39 San Gabriel Canyon Rd. Have fun but remember safety first! read more

The review is not necessarily for Angeles Crest Highway, but for more an event that I attended on the Highway on Friday, Septemeber 09, 2022. I was invited by a former co-worker, to attend an event at a closed-down restaurant called "Newcombs Ranch." He now works for a company called Avants, it was a free car event being held at the closed establishment. Anyone who is a car enthusiast or a fan of Porsches, McLarens, etc would like the event. It's cool to network and check out all the cars. The drive there felt quite long, and on the way back down, a lot of the cars from the show will tailgate if you're not driving very fast, or how fast they want you to drive; I had to pull over to the right a few times. read more

Love the views here when traveling with my gf. Campgrounds and hiking trails as you go deeper in. Definitely recommend the drive to anyone, if just to see the scenery. Only caution is watch out for all the curves and inclement weather. Crashes and accidents happen. If there's an accident, be prepared to wait in traffic until the clear it and airlift anyone injured. When snowing, equip your tires with chains. read more

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Make the drive. It's incredible at sunset but be prepared for the pitch black drive back down. read more

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I live for the drive, but why does it SEEM to always take longer to exit these mountains than it takes to enter? And why is it while exiting the loops & curves SEEM to be duplicated? Could it be a mental/visual thing? And how about at night...the darker it becomes the more the mountains begins to look like huge monsters? If you're on a motorcycle DON'T get caught up in there at night; you're doomed. If you're driving an electric ride-share vehicle that requires vehicle operating via the app., DON'T turn the car off and/or lock the car if you stop off at the scenery view spots or rest areas. Your phone might not pick up a signal or your battery may be low, stopping you from entering and/or starting the car. The company won't know your location, YOU WILL BE FREEZING, the signal spots bounce spastically, & even if you get a signal it might not be strong enough to connect to the car's electrical system, allowing entry & startup. Constant startup attempts drain the battery, and all I can say is PRAY, FIND JESUS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE AROUND, REPENT, & CRY!! I'm serious! And esp if you're alone, or worse case you have your family or a car full of skitzy, panicky friends. OMG! At that moment all that was beautiful just a while ago begins to change color, appearance, shape, & size. Enough said on that. The birds make majestic sounds and keep still & you can hear what "SILENCE" sounds like. read more

This is a breath taking and beautiful highway. The views are amazing. Lots of camp sites. And the drive is fun. This is my short cut to Palmdale. Just be careful from falling rocks and tree branches specially in the rain. It will get foggy and drive with your headlights on. Lot of motorcycles on this highway specially in a good weather and on weekends. Enjoy! read more

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*** One of the best nights I've had in a long time. Went back up the other night. Thank goodness there was no fog. That scared me more than anything! The drive wasn't too bad. We had driven up and gotten to a fork where he paused for a moment... Me: "Well that wasn't TOO bad." KB: "Oh now we get to the technical part." Me: "What? Then what the f did we drive through? That was the easy part?" KB: Laughs. What the F???? Well we go up. He's not driving too fast and he's a great driver so I trusted him. It wasn't that big a deal. Then... KB: "You okay?" [Insert sharp turn on a tiny little dirt road here] Me: "I was until that turn." I am holding on, having a yosi, trying not to think about how I should have pee'd before I left kbbq, and getting a bit nauseated. Then the drive gets a bit better since I can see the mountain side next to me, we make a right, I see the one way signs, and TA DA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!! What a great friggin view on Mount Wilson. Wow. You can see everything! The stars are bright. You can see Burbank, LA, everywhere! One of my F A V O R I T E things to do on the planet is checking out stars and lights while chillen with a great view. Beautiful, calm, and free. How can you beat that? Also it's romantic... Thank you to the wonderful driver who took me to the best spot ever. I can't wait to go back!!! Just make sure I go pee first. :) Oh. On the way down I was totally fine! I guess the anticipation of it all worried me due to my last experience and everyone's stories about crashing on the canyon. While the driver is driving, stick your head out of the window or lean up against it and look up! It looks like a planetarium and the ceiling is moving due to the curvy roads. AWESOME. read more

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This road is stunning. It's winding and so fun to drive if you have a sports car that handles well, which luckily I do. We twisted and turned on our way to see snow. It felt magical to see the snow covered mountains just 90 minutes away from our home on a 65 degree day. We turned off the Highway when we found snow and played in it =). There are a lot of bikers on the road, so that is something to be mindful of. Most of the drivers were very thoughtful and moved over to let faster vehicles (us) pass. Of course, there are always those super slow drivers, that you have to follow for 15 miles, who don't let a line of cars waiting to pass them pass. If this happens, try to relax and enjoy the gorgeous mountains. Have fun!!! (I saw some car meetups (groups of the same car) occurring to go for pleasure drives. read more

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Absolutely gorgeous views. Go during the sunset hours. You can see from East LA to Long Beach and Catalina Island. Don't have a picture as I took a video and don't see how to upload it here but the ride totally worth it. read more

Steep, winding drive through some beautiful, rugged terrain. Unfortunately, it's also a great place to get run off the road by a teenager behind the wheel of a $80k car who probably has more experience playing GTA than driving in the real world. It's pretty rare for me to be driving along thinking "geez, I wish there were some cops around here" but man. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. read more

Love, love, LOVE The Angeles Crest . . . and I guess the highway too. The Angeles Crest Highway takes you through some amazing mountaintops from La Canada through Sunland all the way to Palmdale. Crowd During the day it can get a little crowded which isn't a great thing because the highway is only one lane each way; however, they do have random passing lanes throughout the highway. At night it isn't as bad but you do tend to get a few cars that come down/up way to fast which can be dangerous for all of us, be cautious. Activities Throughout The Angeles Crest Highway they have turnouts where you can pullup and explore, by explore I mean you can camp, hike, or just admire the wonderful view. Tip Dress warm it gets brisk up there. Beware of signs, in some spots you may need visitor passes. Before you pick a turnout make sure you are aware of the other crowds. Check to see if they're open before you go because sometimes they close it due to weather. If you happen to get lucky and are able to go up when it's cold . . . there is always a chance of snow! read more

Angeles Crest Highway - Local Flavor Near Me - La Canada, California

Motorcycle ride on the 2 on a midsummer Friday morning. There was a road closure the day we went, with a fun detour down Forest & Big Tujunga and back on the 2 to Wrightwood. Tips for motorcyclists: 1. Was a great ride on a Friday with not too many vehicles/cyclists/riders. I hear it can be packed on weekends 2. We took Forest Hwy and stopped in Acton at Crazy Ottos for breakfast. Highly recommend. 3. Lots of safe places to pull over for views. 4. Ride safe. All gear all the time. Don't be reckless. It was a little daunting to see the fairing and motorcycle parts on the sides of the roads. 5. For the noobs, awesome you're on the trail! Make sure to pull far over & wave to let others pass. 6. If you're coming from LA, gas up in LA Canada Flintridge. 7. As always, watch out for tar strips & patches of gravel & sand. Have a great time! Tips for cars regarding motorcycles: 1. Keep an out out for motorcycles. Many drivers seemed a bit spacey on the long pretty stretches, & that can be dangerous. 2. Responsible cars/motorcyclists will only pass you when it's safe. On one lane twisty roads that means you should be nice and pull all the way over when there's a spot to do so. read more

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Great road to ride a motorcycle. But beware of rocks and pinecones everywhere! FYI, there's a road closure between Wrightwood and La Canada until approximately November 2019. read more

Took a motorcycle ride up the crest for the first time from La Canada to Palmdale during the weekday. Just awesome! The benefit of going on the weekday is that it was not crowded. Miles and miles of clear riding without having to worry about stop and go traffic. For first time riders, be careful as the route can be challenging in some places given the twist and turns. My favorite part was the many awesome views you can enjoy. Make sure to gas up before you go... as there are no gas stations along the route to Palmdale. For the most part, cell reception is also poor - non existent. But overall this place is awesome. Look forward to my next ride up the crest to explore Wrightwood (road to Wrightwood was closed when I went), Newcomb's Ranch, Mt Wilson, San Gabriel Reservoir, or Mt Baldy... so many places to see and visit. read more

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Ready for a scenic drive? Then definitely check this out! As you go up the mountain, there are plenty of turnouts for you to stop and take in the beautiful view. Sometimes during the winter, there may be snow. I went up there in February, and there was no snow but the view was breathtaking. The roads can be winding as you are pretty much going up the mountain. Expect plenty of bikers and motorcyclists in the area as well. So if you're driving at night, definitely keep that in mind. There's a restaurant up there if you're getting hungry as well as camping grounds/hiking trails. A great choice for a relaxing drive with families, friends, and your loved ones. read more

Very nice drive..it was nice and sunny and there a bit of snow left towards the end of the canyon. Highly recommend

This is a WONDERFUL drive that goes all the way to the town of Wrightwood, CA. We went in the summer, so it wasn't like all the snow covered pictures you see, but it was still stunning and worth the drive any time of year! REMEMBER TO HAVE PLENTY OF GAS when you go!!! As it turned out we still have quite a bit of leeway, but I was getting pretty nervous. The only gas station is in Wrightwood which is about 70 miles away. I left with over half a tank, but ended up seeing my gas light on, haha. I could have gone about another 30 miles... but since it was my first time, I was nervous as I didn't know if we'd EVER get to a gas station! Haha. BEAUTIFUL views! There is a wonderful ranger's station that I stopped at about 6 miles before hitting Wrightwood. There are supposedly long horned goats up there, but we didn't see any. The town of Wrightwood I'd heard great things about, but there isn't too much to do in the town itself. Someone had said it was like Solvang, but it's not at all like that. Just a few cute things. A nice antique show, a nice ice cream shop... several restaurants. I definitely will be making this trip again!!! read more

It's always an amazing treat to take the time to drive up Angeles Crest to see the views! You can go at any time of the day and it's a great experience. read more

Two Words: Free Spirited I used to go here all the time with my ex boyfriend. I haven't gone in years until yesterday. I had to pick up paperwork from my client in Burbank. I remembered the area and going up to this highway. So, I decided to do a solo cruise up the Angeles Highway. This road is long and it has its twists and turns which I enjoy. The views are spectacular and it is mandatory for me to have a getaway from the daily high-pace life in LA. There are a few areas where I like to stop depending on the weather and time of day. Regardless of the time or weather, get off the beaten path and explore. Take a deep breath and inhale all the fresh air. At night, you can gaze at all the stars. Ah, how lucky we are to live to see another day :) read more

It was a beautiful day, the sun beat down I had the radio on, I was drivin' Trees flew by, me and Del were singin' little Runaway I was flyin' This is exactly how I feel when cruisin Angeles Crest. One of my all time favorite roads to drive anywhere. It has Twisties, Vistas, occasionally Snow, hikes, camping, and dare I say it... NATURE! It's crazy. You can experience so much great stuff on this drive regardless of your wanting to be touristy or beaten down the road on a bike or sliding turns like you're a D-1 supastah! This is such a fun road to cruise. Pro Tip: This road goes from Glendale to Wrightwood Hwy 2 to Hwy 138 (lets out at the 15) It helps that there are not a lot of slowpoke looky loos as you can get around them if you are cruizen as its 4 lanes , but it is also a very well kept road that leads to some of the best hikes around. Want to go camping? Well this is a place that has some kewl campgrounds or places to hike and camp overnight not super far off. This could also be a great bicycle ride if you are feeling daring and want to work on your hill climbs. Pro Tip #2: The road is usually closed in the winter as it is not plowed. So essentially this road dances down the mountain range that is on the North Eastern edge of the LA basin and corrals the entire area. On the other side of the range is the desert. If you have never had a chance to drive this road, get off your butt and check it out sometime. It is spectacular and well worth it. IMHO... also there are a couple of kewl little stores and grub spots at either end of the run... read more

There are only a few of these kinds of roads in America. Massive elevation changes. Amazing twisties. Great views. Awesome cruising potential. Start at a Shell gas station in La Canada Flintridge off the 210. Fill up and get air as needed. All systems go. Head north, into the new world. Three main routes: (1) Angeles Crest in the Mountains east (2) Mt. Wilson Short Stop (3) Antelope Valley to the north. 9 miles in: First fork, go right for the main line (below). Go left for option 3 (Angeles Forest Highway) where you can choose to loop back to the LA Basin via Big Tujunga Canyon Road, or continue north into the Antelope Valley, a path many commuters take to avoid the CA-14. Main line: Angeles Crest Highway: At 14 miles total from the gas station, you'll reach another fork near campsites where you can go right (option 2) and end in Mt. Baldy at a nice scenic overlook and a high chance of snow in winter. Otherwise, if you keep going straight, you'll eventually go all the way east down the Angeles Crest Highway. In good conditions, all roads are open, and you'll end up on the very east of the mountains, at CA-138 near I-15. It's often closed, so you most likely need to double back. The best sections in my opinion are the earlier miles of (3) Angeles Forest Highway to the Antelope Valley, and the initial climb on Angeles Crest up to mile 14. Best taken in day or night with a convertible. Watch out for motorcycles. Stay safe. read more

I'm originally from Hawaii and this was a heartwarming drive. If you love nature and leisurely driving this the route to take . I went from the valley to the beach and it was amazing car commercial quality scenery all the way through . Take a sooth cruise with your significant other or the whole family. read more

Just be mindful of the cyclists as they hog the roads thinking they own it. Can be very dangerous around corners, I'm sure they've caused many accidents. read more

Nicely paved until you get further up in elevation where you will encounter falling rock. Takes snow in the winter. If you want this road to yourself, forget weekends and daylight hours due to the fatigued commuters, squid, and stubborn motorists who do not turn out for anyone. ACH isn't very technical; the appeal is the length of the highway from La Canada to its terminus at 138. You can pretty much drive highway speeds. The turns are fairly predictable and can be taken without braking. Top off BEFORE going up there. read more

I have been here once quite a few years ago with my cousin and her friend. I remember the drive up being very cold.. it was kind of a long drive too, but it was worth it. The view up there is amazing. I`ve heard stories of ghosts being up there asking for rides, but I have not experienced it for myself. I believe it is haunted though being up a mountain and all, I mean what places are not haunted? haha -» absolutely amazing view of city lights & the night sky -» nice place to take your girlfriend! just bring her a sweater (: -» everything about this place just gives you a peaceful, calm feeling read more