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Angeles Crest Highway
La Cañada Flintridge, CA
66-mile mountain pass climbing to 7,903 feet with technical hairpins.
Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2) climbs from suburban Los Angeles into the San Gabriel Mountains to the 7,903-foot summit at Dawson Saddle. The route gains elevation through the San Gabriel National Forest with technical hairpin turns and canyon-wall riding.
Riders encounter sustained lean opportunities at the summit, where the road transitions from urban foothills to alpine forest. The technical character demands precision through the hairpin sequences dominating the upper sections.
Winter conditions bring avalanche hazards and closures from December through March, making summer riding optimal. Pullouts provide scenic views of the LA Basin below. Access via I-210 near Wrightwood.
The Route
Open in Google Maps →- La Cañada Flintridge, CAStart
- Wrightwood
- Dawson Saddle
The Ride
Technical hairpins throughout; 7,903 ft elevation sustained turns
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