Fall Colors Day Drive, Aspens Eastern Sierra California Autumn Scenic Drives

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Autumn Colors

California changing colors in the Fall ? Some hidden mountain surprises are waiting for you.

Hwy.395 Northern / Bishop & June Lake

Take Hwy.14 North to Mojave & then North on Hwy.395 to Bishop, June Lake Loop is a a must for the aspens changing color or even Lee Vining further north. This area may be getting early season snow, double check road conditions.

3 or 4 day trip from Los Angeles area

Hwy.33 North / Ojai

Take Hwy.101 North to Ventura & exit Hwy.33 to Ojai
Stop here for lunch & relax in the quaint downtown area. Lodging is close-by.
Backtrack 1 mi. & continue North on Hwy.33 as it winds through Wheeler Gorge & the beautiful landscapes of Los Padres National Forest . Be on the lookout for waterfalls which can be seen off the roadsides even in the driest years.

1 or 2 day trip from Los Angeles area
Bike paths run throughout the countryside
Option to loop back to I-5, by taking a right on Lockwood Valley Rd. & continuing eastbound

Hwy.2 Loop - Angeles Crest / Wrightwood

Take Interstate 210 to La Cananda, exit Hwy.2 North into the Angeles National Forest
Drive approx. 50 miles to Wrightwood. Jackson Lake is also nearby. Horse rentals area available in the area. Plenty of picnic grounds & hiking trails around. Stop in town for lunch & relax in this forested retreat. Lodging is available in town.

1 or 2 day trip from Los Angeles area
Mountain biking area
Loop back to I-15, by taking a right on Hwy.138 & continue down through the Cajon Canyon.

Hwy.18 & Hwy.330 Loop - Lake Arrowhead / Big Bear

Take Interstate 215 North to San Bernardino, Exit Hwy. 259 / Hwy.30, take Hwy.18 North into the San Bernardino National Forest
Drive up to Lake Arrowhead. Great place for lunch or even an overnight visit. Plenty of picnic grounds & hiking trails around. Take Hwy.18 over to Big Bear for fun on the lake. Horse rentals area available in the area. Return by taking Hwy.330 down the mountain.

1 or 2 day trip from Los Angeles area
Mountain biking area
Loop back by taking Hwy.330 to Hwy.30 to I-10.

Driving Directions: Map out one destination to another, specific written directions
MapQuest is NOT always the most dependable source for rural back roads destinations, so make sure to mave some other maps to cross reference.