Van-tested notes
15–20°F cooler than LA in summer. Snow possible Nov–Mar above 4500ft.
Know before you go
- Hwy 2 can close in winter
- Zero signal — plan accordingly
The facts
Cost
Free
Legal status
legal
Distance from LA
38 mi · ~1.1 hr drive
Elevation
5,300 ft
Season
spring summer fall
Van access
easy
Safety score
9/10
Last verified
2026-03
Cell signal
Verizonnone
AT&Tnone
T-Mobilenone
Amenities
Open terrainStargazingHikingWhere it is
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