How long is the Angeles Crest Highway?

As MotoCurve routes it, La Cañada Flintridge to Wrightwood is about 64 miles, roughly 1 h 45 min of riding without stops.

How high does the Angeles Crest Highway go?

The route runs between about 1,340 and 8,040 feet above sea level.

Can I get turn-by-turn directions for the Angeles Crest Highway?

Yes. Open it in the free MotoCurve planner, change the start to your home or hotel, and send it to the MotoCurve app for voice navigation on Android or iPhone. You can also download the GPX for a Garmin or another GPS.

CA 2 · California

Angeles Crest Highway motorcycle ride

The Angeles Crest Highway climbs from the edge of Los Angeles deep into the San Gabriel Mountains, topping out near 8,000 feet before dropping to Wrightwood. It is the classic weekend run for Southern California riders, with long sections of sweeping curves.

Distance

64 mi

Riding time

1 h 45 min

Lowest

1,340 ft

Highest

8,040 ft

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Opens La Cañada Flintridge to Wrightwood in the MotoCurve planner on the Curvy style. Change the start to your home or hotel, then send it to the app for voice navigation.

Is the Angeles Crest Highway open?

Open all year below the high country, but the section past Islip Saddle often closes in winter for snow, and fires and rock slides close parts of it for months at a time.

Official status: Caltrans QuickMap

Highlights

Over 7,000 feet of climbing from the city to the high country.
Newcomb's Ranch, a long-time rider stop along the way.
Views back over the Los Angeles basin from the turnouts.

Before you ride

The road closes in parts after fires, rock slides and winter snow. Check Caltrans before you go.
It is busy with fast riders on weekends and is heavily patrolled.
There is no fuel between La Cañada and Wrightwood.

When to ride

The high section beyond Islip Saddle often closes in winter. Spring to fall is the season.

Questions

Is the Angeles Crest Highway open?: Open all year below the high country, but the section past Islip Saddle often closes in winter for snow, and fires and rock slides close parts of it for months at a time. Today's status is posted by Caltrans QuickMap.
How long is the Angeles Crest Highway?: As MotoCurve routes it, La Cañada Flintridge to Wrightwood is about 64 miles, roughly 1 h 45 min of riding without stops.
When can you ride the Angeles Crest Highway?: The high section beyond Islip Saddle often closes in winter. Spring to fall is the season.
How high does the Angeles Crest Highway go?: The route runs between about 1,340 and 8,040 feet above sea level.
Can I get turn-by-turn directions for the Angeles Crest Highway?: Yes. Open it in the free MotoCurve planner, change the start to your home or hotel, and send it to the MotoCurve app for voice navigation on Android or iPhone. You can also download the GPX for a Garmin or another GPS.

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