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Inspiration Point — Angeles Crest Hwy Trailhead

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Inspiration Point — Angeles Crest Hwy Trailhead

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  • Location: San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, Los Angeles County, California, United States

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    May 15, 2022

    Hiking

    Hiking the PCT northbound you will be at Highway 2 (Angeles Crest Highway) a little bit below Inspiration Point. This is a popular spot to hitch into the lovely mountain town of Wrightwood that has grocery stores, a well-stocked outfitter (Mountain Hardware), restaurants, accommodation, but no laundromat. If you are lucky there might be a water cache at the trailhead.

    April 17, 2022

    Hiking

    The PCT Trailhead at Angeles Crest Hwy is a good place to hitch into or back from Wrightwood for resupply. While the view is great from the trailhead itself, just a little uphill from the Trailhead the overlook at Inspiration Point beckons for a 5 minute vista break.

    January 24, 2025

    Road cycling

    Inspiration Point is a scenic viewpoint where the Pacific Crest Trail crosses the Angeles Crest Highway; there is a parking area here.
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    Location: San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, Los Angeles County, California, United States

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