The Scenic Route

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 7 alerts for Angeles National Forest.

• Rincon-Redbox Road (2N24) Closure

  Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · Order 05-01-26-13 · USFS · Angeles National Forest

• Fire Danger Level Elevated to "Very High"

  Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · USFS · Angeles National Forest

• San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area Prohibitions

  Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · Order 05-01-26-09 · USFS · Angeles National Forest

• San Dimas Experimental Forest Closure

  Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · USFS · Angeles National Forest

• Eaton Fire Area Closure

  Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · Order 05-01-26-04 · USFS · Angeles National Forest

As of Oct 23, 8:40 pm PDT · Source: USFS · Angeles National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit The Scenic Route

Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

1. Jan

   48° / 26°

   5 wet

2. Feb

   48° / 25°

   8 wet

3. Mar

   54° / 29°

   6 wet

4. Apr

   60° / 32°

   4 wet

5. May

   69° / 39°

   2 wet

6. Jun

   78° / 44°

   1 wet

7. Jul

   83° / 53°

   2 wet

8. Aug

   82° / 51°

   2 wet

9. Sep

   75° / 46°

   2 wet

10. Oct

    64° / 37°

    3 wet

11. Nov

    55° / 29°

    4 wet

12. Dec

    47° / 25°

    5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wrightwood, CA, 13.8 mi away at 6,000 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.