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Angeles Crest Scenic Byway (Route 2)
You do not have to travel far from the city to enjoy Californias wild landscapes.
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Angeles Crest Scenic Byway (Route 2) Details
You do not have to travel far from the city to enjoy Californias wild landscapes. This byway starts right outside Los Angeles and takes you nearly 1,500-feet in elevation up the San Gabriel Mountains. From here, you will have sweeping views over the Mojave Desert, the Los Angeles Basin, and the Pomona Valley. And at only 55-miles long, it is easy to cover this entire trip within a day.
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Nearby Parks Around Angeles Crest Scenic Byway (Route 2)
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Angeles Crest Scenic Byway (Route 2)
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7.0 mi away
Mount Baldy
It may take you all day to hike this 8-mile trail, but it is worth every step once you reach the summit of this Southern California mountain.
7.9 mi away
Bridge to Nowhere / East Fork San Gabriel River
At the end of this strenuous 10-mile hike, you will see a unique landmark a 130-foot long concrete bridge sandwiched between the canyon cliffs.
11.0 mi away
Bridge to Nowhere
This is a fun all-day hike to an unusual 130-foot concrete bridge built over the San Gabriel River.
13.0 mi away
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
The San Gabriel Mountains National Monument is located in the San Gabriel Mountains of the Transverse Ranges.
15.1 mi away
West Fork Day Use Area
This swimming hole in the middle of the West Fork and North Fork San Gabriel Rivers is breathtakingly beautiful.
