United States, California
Los Angeles's mountain playground, hours of clean sweepers above the basin.
Length
106 km
In miles
65.9 mi
Driving time
3 hr 19 min
Atlas rating
9.1 / 10
The run
La Canada to Wrightwood, following the SR 2. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Snow closures on the high sections in winter
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 3 March 2026
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