The Lone Pine Canyon Road climb towards Table Mountain offers a long, challenging ascent through dramatic desert-to-mountain scenery in Southern California's San Gabriel Mountains. Prepare for approximately 15 miles of climbing, gaining around 4,400ft to reach altitudes near 7,500ft. While the average gradient is around 5%, be ready for tough, sustained sections averaging 8-10%, with ramps hitting 10-15% or slightly more. The stark beauty transitioning from high desert scrub into cooler pine forests rewards you with views back towards the Mojave Desert.