Angeles National Forest Maps, California Angeles Crest, Camping Los Angeles San Gabriel Mountains

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Angeles Crest
Photo Credit © Cindy C of ODC

Angeles Crest Hiking & Camping

This public forest land proximity to the large metro region of Los Angeles can make it a haven for weary city dwellers needing a quick escape. Sport cars, motorcyles, RVs and tourists all drive these winding highways. Be warned that the valley views are often hindered by dense smog rising up from the coastal basin below. However, on a windy, sunny and clear spring day, it can make L.A. county look almost like paradise with ocean views seen from 100 miles away. Fire restrictions are often extremely high in these parts, so open back country campfires are seldom allowed. It is rumored that this is one of the largest 'dead body dumping grounds' on the west coast, but what do you expect from a metropolis like LA.

Wilderness areas within the forest:

Wilderness Area	Acres
Cucamonga Wilderness Map	12,781
San Gabriel Wilderness	36,118
Sheep Mountain Wilderness	42,367

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Photo Credit © Cindy C of ODC

Angeles Topographic Maps

Desert	Country	Mountain
high desert terrain on eastern slopes facing Antelope Vlly	rolling hills & wildflower meadows, lakes, Grapevine, Interstate 5	pine forest, scenic drives along Hwy. 2, ski resorts

Nearby cities & towns:

Altadena CA

La Canada CA

Los Angeles CA

Mount Baldy CA

Palmdale CA

Pasadena CA

Rancho Cucamonga CA

San Bernardino CA

Valencia CA

Wrightwood CA

Angeles Backpacking

convenient & close to Los Angeles
drive to your trail head in a short amount of time
open ground fires are usually not allowed (unless low fire danger is in force)
wilderness hiking, camp or fire permits are required
permits are required for overnight back country camping
check with the correct ranger district for all back country camping restrictions
Pacific Crest Trial runs through this mountain range
many other loop trails are available

Angeles Ranger Stations:

Angeles Forest Headquarters
Arcadia CA
626-574-1613 Los Angeles River District
Flintridge CA
818-790-1151

San Gabriel River District
Glendora CA
626-335-1251 Santa Clara / Mojave Rivers District
Saugus CA
661-296-9710

Angeles National Forest
government web site San Gabriel Mountains
NEW National Monument 2014

Trail head parking spots located at:

Mill Creek Summit, near Mount Pacifico
Pine Canyon (near Three Points CA)
E of Buckhorn Campground on Angeles Crest Hwy 2
E of Chilao Campground on Angeles Crest Hwy 2
Smith Mountain on Hwy 39
West Fork on Hwy 39
East Fork, E of Hwy 39
Ice House Canyon, near Mount Baldy
Guffy Campground, near Wrightwood CA

Pacific Crest Trail Association

Angeles Forest Maps & Los Angeles Hiking Maps
Angeles National Forest Map (USDA NFS)
Angeles Front Country Hiking Map (Tom Harrison)
Angeles High Country Hiking Map (Tom Harrison)
Cucamonga Wilderness Map
Mount Wilson Trail Map (Tom Harrison)
Pacific Crest Trail Hiking Maps

Los Angeles Back Roads

Angeles Campgrounds

Primitive Tent Camping Los Angeles

Sorry guys! No primitive or open car camping on back roads is allowed in Angeles National Forest due to population & high fire danger. Backpacking or Campground camping only in Angeles Crest forests. If you are looking for uncrowded small campgrounds, secluded camp sites & plenty more dirt roads to paradise, you hafta check out Los Padres National Forest - to the NORTH of Los Angeles, off I-5 @ Gorman or Frazier Park; Los Padres forest borders Kern County .

Angeles Forest Trails & Angeles Crest Hiking

Los Angeles Area Lakes

Star Gazing Los Angeles
Due to large urban area & city lights, star gazing Los Angles is not the best. There are some fantastic night views, over the Los Angeles Basin vast sparkling cities of lights, high above from the end of the Mount Wilson Road. Best bet for night skies camping is Pacifico Campground.
Mount Wilson Observatory
626-793-3100
San Gabriel Mountains
Mount Wilson: 60", and 100" Hooker telescope

Griffith Park Observatory