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San Gabriel Mountains, CA

Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2)

66 miles of canyon and ridge curves above Los Angeles — a favorite for LA-area drivers and motorcyclists, closed seasonally in winter storms.

Length

66 mi

Sinuosity

1.9x

Elevation gain

5,300 ft

Good to know

Best season
Spring through fall
Typical speed limit
40 mph
Surface
Good asphalt, popular enough to have real enforcement presence on weekends.

Source

Real, widely known SoCal driving road. Figures are reasonable estimates pending OSM geometry.