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4.7 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.7
20 Reviews

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By esses (5 McR Points) on Jul 01, 2012

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Guest
September 16, 2013
Angeles Crest Highway ACH is one of the best…
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CoolHandLuke
June 2, 2013
Excellent ride! The views were phenomenal! I…
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Written Directions

Start in La Canada (on the east side of LA) and take Highway 2 east up into the mountains and in to the route's end point of Wrightwood, CA.

Scenery

Pure Alpine scenery just minutes from downtown Los Angeles. Fresh air, trees, mountains and blue sky all day long.

Drive Enjoyment

Lots of twisting mountain roads, sweeping curves and switchbacks climbing up to approx 7000 ft. The road is in excellent condition and much of it is new. Its two lanes with occasional passing lanes and little traffic other than bikes on weekends.

Tourism Opportunities

Newcomb's Ranch is a fantastic stopping point with great food, weekend bbq and lots of classic and new bikes to view in the lot. A very congenial atmosphere and beyond biker-friendly!

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Mbrown777
August 18, 2020
23 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Standard
We rode recently on Angeles Crest Hwy from it's start up to Wrightwood and it did not disappoint. The day was perfect, not a cloud in the sky and the scenery was gorgeous - mainly big sweeping turns and straights - not many technical turns. Just be careful of day hikers on side of road parking/pulling out, opening doors, etc. and oncoming traffic racing across yellow line. Lunch at Wrightwood Brewery is a great place for lunch before heading back down the mountain. All in all, bitchen day!!
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Mbrown777
August 24, 2020
23 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Standard
We road ACH from La Canada up to Wrightwood for lunch - perfect weather, great ride, epic day!!
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Bill Belei
August 29, 2020
100 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Standard
For being so close in proximity to the sprawling Los Angeles Metropolis ACH feels a million miles away from LA. Its rugged and scenic with epic views everywhere you look - and plenty of passing lanes and turn out spots to stop and stretch your legs if desired. Very easy ride with plenty of big sweeping turns and fairly good road conditions - not many technical turns - so suitable for novice to advanced riders. Only thing to watch for is falling rocks on hwy and day hikers parking/pulling out onto hwy. Other than that, one of the better scenic rides in So Cal. Newcombs Ranch is a big draw for bikers and seemed to be the turn-around point for many. The traffic seemed to thin out considerably after we passed Newcombs continuing up to Wrightwood, CA which is a cute little (very little) mountain town with ski slopes, gas, food and lodging. We ate at the Wrightwood brewery which has epic views and a nice spot for lunch before heading back down the mountain. Last time I rode ACH was 30+ years ago - enjoyed this trip so much more with my wife on back of bike and continuing on past Newcombs Ranch. Would highly recommend this ride to all in So Cal.
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