Things to do in Wrightwood
Take a stroll in the village or take a hike in the local mountains. Activities ranging from shopping to off-roading and even snow play can be found here in many months throughout the year.
Winter Activities:
Mountain High Resort - Attraction Type: Snowboard Ski Area; Ski Area
Mountain High North Pole - Attraction Type: Tubing Park; Family Recreation Area
Camping & Day Use Recreational Sites:
Lake Campground
22223 Big Pines Hwy, Wrightwood CA 92397
This campground is located approximately 10 miles west of Wrightwood, CA along Los Angeles County road N-4 adjacent to Jackson Lake. Amenties include camp host, fire rings, firewod, grills, hiking, nature trails, sightseeing, vault toilet, and water. This campsite is first-come, first-serve and reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance.
Mountain Oak
22223 Big Pines Hwy. Wrightwood CA 92397
Mountain Oak is located approximately 10 miles west of Wrightwood, CA, along Los Angeles County Road N-4 adjacent to Jackson Lake.
Jackson Lake
Located 10 miles west of Wrightwood, CA. This site has picnic tables available for use and campsites adjacent to this location. Fishing, picnics, canoes, and hiking in this area is very common.
Table Mountain Campground
This facility hosts vault toilets, paved spurs, fire pits, water spigots every 6 sites, some grills, and bear boxes. Temperatures during the summer are in the low 80's and very cool during the evenings. Activities in this area include sightseeing, hiking, picnicking, and nature study.
Mountain Bike Table Mountain
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Bighorn Mine
A historical wagon road, mine shaft and also an old stamp mill, this location offers nice views and is very easy to reach on foot. Definitely worth the afternoon for this trip. 2.5 miles. To get there, take Highway 2 through Angeles Forest to the Vincent Gap
Lamel Springs
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Vincent's Cabin
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Big Rock Creek
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Hiking Trails
Silver Moccasin Trail - (Moderate - Strenuous) 53mi. This trail ends near Wrightwood at the Vincent Gap on the Angeles Crest Highway near Wrightwood. More info
Dawson Saddle Trail
This is an intermediate trail that is 4 miles total round trip. Smal elevation gain throughout the whole trail and easily managable for moderate to experienced hikers. This trail starts 15 miles west of Wrightwood and the trail can be found right before Dawson Saddle parking lot on the side on highway 2.
Blue Ridge Trail
4 Mile round trip, this trail can be found 3.7 miles west of Wrightwood along highway 2. A sign designating this trail should be found along highway 2 and parking can be found alongside the dirt road.
Pacific Crest Trail
This trail leaves near Grassy Hollow visitor center just 2.5 miles west of Wrightwood village.