Mill Creek Summit, sitting at 4,910 feet, is the highest point along the Angeles Forest Highway in northern Los Angeles County. In the scenic San Gabriel Mountains, it links Pasadena to Lancaster via the Angeles Crest Highway. This spot is a popular rest area for bikers and Pacific Crest Trail hikers, offering shaded picnic benches, a water spigot near the fire station (treatment recommended), and outlets for charging devices. A nearby parking lot includes a picnic table and restrooms, making it a convenient stop.

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Elevation 1,500 m

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

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