Angeles Forest Highway

County Route N3

CODE MC WC NS

Drive at a Glance

Route
Angeles Crest Highway (SR-2) at Clear Creek Saddle to Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14) at Soledad Pass

County
Los Angeles County

Region
San Gabriel Mountains

Road character
Mostly two-lane with some passing areas. Mountainous with sharper curves and steep dropoffs.

Services
None available.

Roadway advisory: Not recommended for trucks. Road is subject to snow conditions in winter.

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About the Drive

This road was completed in 1941 and is a popular commuting route for those living in the western Mojave Desert. Many use this as a scenic alternative between Pasadena / La Canada and Palmdale instead of taking State 14 (Antelope Valley Freeway). Angeles Forest Highway also offers connections to Littlerock, Acton, Chilao Flat via Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road and lower Angeles Crest Highway.

High Points

  • Mill Creek Summit – 4910′

Pictorial Guide

Twisty section just south of the Mill Creek arch bridge.
Twisty section just south of the Mill Creek arch bridge.
Open arch bridge over Mill Creek. Built in 1941.
Open arch bridge over Mill Creek. Built in 1941.
Tunnel just north of the Mill Creek bridge. Built in 1941.
Tunnel just north of the Mill Creek bridge. Built in 1941.
Hidden Springs Cafe. This sadly burned in the Station Fire in 2009.
Hidden Springs Cafe. This sadly burned in the Station Fire in 2009.
Climbing toward Mill Creek Summit from the south.
Climbing toward Mill Creek Summit from the south.
Mill Creek Summit at 4910'
Mill Creek Summit at 4910′
Cuts along the road. Note the narrow width through the cut.
Cuts along the road. Note the narrow width through the cut.
Passing lanes heading south leading up to Mill Creek Summit.
Passing lanes heading south leading up to Mill Creek Summit.
North section of Angeles Forest Highway from Vincent (Sierra Highway) to Mill Creek Summit.
South section of Angeles Forest Highway from Mill Creek Summit to Clear Creek Saddle (Jct State 2).

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