Angeles Crest Hwy & Foothill BlvdWrightwood

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Angeles Crest to Wrightwood

The full length of Angeles Crest Highway, over the top to Wrightwood.

Mt. Wilson’s big brother. Instead of turning off at Red Box, keep going: Angeles Crest Highway runs the whole way across the San Gabriels, past Newcomb’s Ranch and over the high country to the mountain town of Wrightwood.

Plan a full morning, and bring a jacket. It can be 20 degrees cooler at the top.

Good to know

  • The stretch past Islip Saddle is often closed in winter and after storms. Check Caltrans QuickMap first.
  • Gas up before you start. There are no stations until Wrightwood.
  • Long stretches with no cell service.

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