Has anyone driven the Angeles Crest Highway?

[slo town]

I'm thinking about making a (one day?) drive down there. This would take me about 3 1/2 hours just to get to the start of it at La Canada Flintridge. I plan on driving the entire 66 mile long distance to Wrightwood and turn around and come back. For those who have driven it, would this be worth it?

Let me assure you I'll drive a bit more sedately than this guy in his GT3, but it's fun video to watch. Fantastic engine sounds!

Scott

 

[02SE]

If it wasn't for the fact of how California is run, I'd be living there now. Mainly because of the great roads if you ride a Motorcycle, or drive fun cars. Yes, the Angeles Crest (and numerous other roads state wide) is worth the drive. Try to drive it mid-week. The weekend will be much busier.

 

[slo town]

Do you know which day of the week there are groups that meet up and drive it? I'd have fun talking and socializing with them.

And, yes, you are correct. California has some of the best driving (and bicycling) roads in the world. I have one very near me. I can be on it in 15 minutes.

Scott

 

[RooflessVW]

Yep I tore it up in a rental Infiniti Q50 while I was out in CA a few years back.

I also took the car to Willow Springs.

We did front brake pads in an Autozone parking lot before I turned it in.

 

[We're Metals]

Yep I tore it up in a rental Infiniti Q50 while I was out in CA a few years back.

I also took the car to Willow Springs.

We did front brake pads in an Autozone parking lot before I turned it in.

So Cool.

 

[RooflessVW]

So Cool.

It was pretty fun. I love California - always sad to leave.

 

[Chris142]

Is it open? It was damaged and closed forever. I guess you could ride to the closure then turn around and ride back?

 

[slo town]

Is it open? It was damaged and closed forever. I guess you could ride to the closure then turn around and ride back?

It's open the entire distance.

Scott