If you are looking for a nice ride with lots of views, this is the place. Beware of traveling in the winter months as the roads may be snowed in. Don't be suprised if you find snow on top of some of the hills in the spring early summer months.

If you don't mind hopping rocks, walking across logs, and ducking branches to get to the falls, then try Switzer! This hike should be on everyone's bucket list. Located above La Canada on the Angeles Crest Highway (don't forget Adventure Pass), it's an easy drive to the Switzer Truck Trail. Get to trailhead early for premium parking at the BOTTOM... More

If you are in L.A., or visiting, you can be hiking and/or skiing in less than an hours drive. This place is a real treasure. You need an "Adventure Pass" to park and hike around. They are $5 and available at well marked stops along the "highway". No pass needed to just park at a turn-off and enjoy the view.... More

This review is specifically for Henninger Flats above Altadena. Started backpacking late Friday afternoon from the gate and arrived at the flats about and an hour forty minutes later. The uphill climb and afternoon sun made for a good work out! The campground offered nice, shady sites with clean restrooms nearby for our scouting group. With nightfall, came the million... More

there was a fire a few years ago so its just been reopened. As a motorcyclist all i can say is "FORGET DEALS GAP" this road is far far better. The scenery is splended with lots of opportunity to stop.

We visited Wrightwood, CA. where we took our 4 year old snow sledding for her first time. We stayed on Edwards Air Force Base (military only) and drove the 1.25 hr one-way to the forest to sled. http://www.mtnhardware.com/snowplay/ http://skiwrightwood.com/snow-play/grassy-hollow.html - this is where we were sledding and it was free.

Amazing beauty can be found in the canyons and mountains of Angeles National Forest, which can be reached in 30 minutes from Downtown LA. Angeles Crest Highway rises to 8000', with walks up to 10,000 foot mountains nearby. Mt. Wilson offers fantastic views of the LA Region, and on a clear day out to Catalina Island. Switzers, 20 minutes outside... More