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Angeles National Forest

Angeles National Forest
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Type of Attraction
Wilderness, Mountains, Trails
Neighborhood
East
Interests That Apply
Sports & Recreation, Outdoors, Photography, Science
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Price: $5-$10
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Mobility Obstacles: Extended Walking Required Dirt/off-road walking Waterways
Water/Drinks: Available at attraction or nearby.
This is a good place to get: Snacks Dinner Lunch Breakfast
Restrooms: Available
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Andrea Schulte-Peevers

Andrea Schulte-Peevers

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Andrea Schulte-Peevers is a seasoned travel writer and photographer with stamps from nearly 60 countries in her well-worn passport. She grew up in Germany, was educated in London and at UCLA, and has built a career on writing about tourism and travel... More »


David Peevers

David Peevers

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David Peevers is a photographer and author whose work has appeared in many Lonely Planet guidebooks and in international publications such as the LA Times, Men's Journal, Conde Nast, and the San Francisco Chronicle. His ph... More »


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Justin Krane

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Justin is a twenty-three-year-old East Coaster, recently transplanted to Los Angeles, with only a vague sense of how he got there. He graduated a couple of years ago from Columbia University with a BA in English Literature, which he followed with on... More »


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Vincent Biunno

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This twenty-three year old shutterbug comes to Los Angeles via New York University and, more recently the Garden State. One never knows what to pack when going on a trip. So a camera, SAG card, and an acting addiction were the only things that mad... More »


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Angeles National Forest is one of only few federal forests charging "admission" in the form of a National Forest Adventure Pass, which must be displayed in your vehicle if you are parked in the forest area. It costs $5-$10 per day or $30-$40 per year, per vehicle, and is sold at sporting goods stores, gas stations, and ranger stations. For details and a complete list of vendors, check the USA National Forest website. If you're caught without one, you will be fined.

The Angeles National Forest is home to one of the tallest mountains in Southern California, Mt. San Antonio, aka Old Baldy, which tops out at 10,064ft. It's a skiing resort in winter and popular with peak-baggers after the snow's gone.

The famous Pacific Crest Trail, which stretches from Mexico to Canada along 2665 miles, goes through the Angeles National Forest.

Outdoorsy
The forest is great for hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and all sorts of other outdoor pursuits. There are plenty of picnic areas and lookout points along the main road, the very scenic Angeles Crest Hwy (Hwy 2). A nice side trip goes to the Mt Wilson Observatory (open April to November).

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