Which riding roads go to Mount Wilson Observatory?

Riding roads within 5 miles of Mount Wilson Observatory: Angeles Crest Highway (SR-2) (3 mi away). Each has a page with what the road is like, what to watch for and its crash record.

What are the road conditions to Mount Wilson Observatory today?

As of Sat, Nov 14, 12:58 PM Pacific, Caltrans lists 3 closures and LA County lists 2 closures on SR-2 within 25 miles of Mount Wilson Observatory today (4 of them full closures). No chain controls are listed. These lists don't include every closure (Forest Service gates and fire closures can be missing), so check Caltrans QuickMap (quickmap.dot.ca.gov) or call 1-800-427-7623 before you go.

How long does it take to ride to Mount Wilson Observatory?

It depends where you start. On our motorcycling map, Ride to… gives the ride time from where you are, or from anywhere you move the map, and plans a route with the weather and the crashes reported along it.

Where does this data come from?

Crash counts are police reports in the California Crash Reporting System (CCRS) on data.ca.gov, counted where they have map coordinates or could be placed from the street names on the report. The place's location is from OpenStreetMap, and the forecast from the National Weather Service.

View or pass

Mount Wilson Observatory

Observatory at the end of Mount Wilson Road, off Angeles Crest Highway, with views over the LA basin.

motorcycle crashes within a mile, 2021–2026: 0; motorcycle crashes within a mile, 2021–2026
serious or fatal: 0; serious or fatal
riding roads within 5 mi: 1; riding roads within 5 mi

Plan the ride on the map Google Maps Caltrans closures

Road conditions to Mount Wilson Observatory today

As of Sat, Nov 14, 12:58 PM Pacific, Caltrans lists 3 closures and LA County lists 2 closures on SR-2 within 25 miles of Mount Wilson Observatory today (4 of them full closures). No chain controls are listed.

Full closure
3.3 miles East of Newcomb's Ranch → Islip Saddle, Route 39 · Weather Related Conditions · North / South
since Dec 24, no end date listed · Caltrans
Full closure
Islip Saddle/JCT SR 39 → Vincent Gulch Rd · Emergency Work · East / West
since Dec 24, no end date listed · Caltrans
Road Closed. Only Open To Contractors, Residents. & Emergency VehiclesChaney Tr
Alzada Rd → Millard Canyon Campground · Eaton Fire Damages
· LA County
2 more listings
- Road Closed. Only Open To Emergency VehiclesSanta Rosa Ave
  Alameda St → Sacramento St · Installation Of Holiday Lights - Po7
  · LA County
- Lane closure (3 of 3 lanes)
  Glendale Blvd → Hollywood Freeway via Alvarado St, Route 101 · Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk Work · South
  Sat 6:01 PM – Sat 11:59 PM · Caltrans

8 more closures listed later this week

Road ClosedMarathon
Fair Oaks → Alicia · Road Construction
estimated reopening Invalid Date has passed; still listed · LA County
Lane closure (2, 3 of 3 lanes)
Alvarado St → Glendale Blvd · Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk Work · North
Sun 12:01 AM – Sun 5:59 AM; Mon 12:01 AM – Mon 5:59 AM; Tue 12:01 AM – Tue 5:59 AM; Wed 12:01 AM – Wed 5:59 AM; Thu 12:01 AM – Thu 5:59 AM; Fri 12:01 AM – Fri 5:59 AM · Caltrans
Lane closure (2, 3 of 3 lanes)
Glendale Blvd → Alvarado St · Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk Work · South
Sun 12:01 AM – Sun 5:59 AM; Mon 12:01 AM – Mon 4:59 AM; Tue 12:01 AM – Tue 4:59 AM; Wed 12:01 AM – Wed 4:59 AM; Thu 12:01 AM – Thu 4:59 AM; Fri 12:01 AM – Fri 4:59 AM · Caltrans
5 more listings
- Lane closure (3, 2 of 3 lanes)
  Hollywood Freeway, Route 101 → Cahuenga Blvd · Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk Work · West
  Sun 9:01 PM – Mon 4:59 AM; Mon 9:01 PM – Tue 4:59 AM; Tue 9:01 PM – Wed 4:59 AM; Wed 9:01 PM – Thu 4:59 AM; Thu 9:01 PM – Fri 4:59 AM · Caltrans
- Lane closure (2 of 2 lanes)
  Cahuenga Blvd → Hollywood Freeway, Route 101 · Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk Work · East
  Sun 11:01 PM – Mon 5:59 AM; Mon 10:01 PM – Tue 5:59 AM; Tue 10:01 PM – Wed 5:59 AM; Wed 10:01 PM – Thu 5:59 AM; Thu 10:01 PM – Fri 5:59 AM · Caltrans
- Lane closure (1 of 1 lanes)
  Big Pines Highway → Los Angeles-San Bernardino County Line · Emergency Work · East
  Mon 8:01 AM – Mon 3:59 PM; Tue 8:01 AM – Tue 3:59 PM; Wed 8:01 AM – Wed 3:59 PM · Caltrans
- Lane closure (1, 2 of 3 lanes)
  Sunset Blvd → Effie St · Utility Work · North
  Mon 9:01 AM – Mon 2:30 PM · Caltrans
- Lane closure (2 of 2 lanes)
  Western Ave → Hollywood Freeway, Route 101 · Bridge Construction · East
  Mon 11:01 PM – Tue 5:59 AM; Tue 11:01 PM – Wed 5:59 AM; Wed 11:01 PM – Thu 5:59 AM; Thu 11:01 PM – Fri 5:59 AM · Caltrans

Checked Sat, Nov 14, 12:58 PM Pacific, from Caltrans and LA County. These lists don't include every closure: Forest Service gates and fire closures can be missing, so check Caltrans QuickMap or call 1-800-427-7623 before you go. All riding roads this week

Weather at Mount Wilson Observatory this week

Weather

TodayMostly Sunny51° / 43°5 mph1%

SunMostly Sunny54° / 45°5 mph1%

MonPartly Sunny then Chance Light Rain50° / 43°5 mph53%

TueSunny45° / 36°10 mph11%

WedMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain45° / 38°5 mph72%

ThuLight Rain Likely43° / 36°5 mph72%

FriSunny43° / 35°5 mph14%

National Weather Service forecast at Mount Wilson Observatory (5,180 ft). Mountain weather changes with height.

Is it safe to ride a motorcycle to Mount Wilson Observatory?

We don't rate places, roads or trails as safe or unsafe: crash counts can't say how risky a ride is, and places riders like draw more riders, so they see more crashes. What the records show: no motorcycle crashes were reported within a mile of Mount Wilson Observatory from 2021–2026. The riding roads that lead there: Angeles Crest Highway (SR-2) (161 crashes along 73.3 mapped miles). What to watch for on Angeles Crest Highway (SR-2): Sections close in winter for snow and after rockslides. Expect sand and rocks in corners, fast traffic from other riders on weekends, and no phone signal for long stretches.

Riding roads that get you there

Angeles Crest Highway (SR-2)High mountain sweepers and tight corners through the San Gabriel Mountains.Passes 3 mi away · 73.3 mi of road · 161 motorcycle crashes (15 fatal)

Where motorcycle crashes cluster near Mount Wilson Observatory

No spot within a mile of Mount Wilson Observatory has 3 or more reported motorcycle crashes.

Common questions about Mount Wilson Observatory

Where is Mount Wilson Observatory?: Observatory at the end of Mount Wilson Road, off Angeles Crest Highway, with views over the LA basin. Its location is 34.22391, -118.05756.
Which riding roads go to Mount Wilson Observatory?: Riding roads within 5 miles of Mount Wilson Observatory: Angeles Crest Highway (SR-2) (3 mi away). Each has a page with what the road is like, what to watch for and its crash record.
What are the road conditions to Mount Wilson Observatory today?: As of Sat, Nov 14, 12:58 PM Pacific, Caltrans lists 3 closures and LA County lists 2 closures on SR-2 within 25 miles of Mount Wilson Observatory today (4 of them full closures). No chain controls are listed. These lists don't include every closure (Forest Service gates and fire closures can be missing), so check Caltrans QuickMap (quickmap.dot.ca.gov) or call 1-800-427-7623 before you go.
How long does it take to ride to Mount Wilson Observatory?: It depends where you start. On our motorcycling map, Ride to… gives the ride time from where you are, or from anywhere you move the map, and plans a route with the weather and the crashes reported along it.
Where does this data come from?: Crash counts are police reports in the California Crash Reporting System (CCRS) on data.ca.gov, counted where they have map coordinates or could be placed from the street names on the report. The place's location is from OpenStreetMap, and the forecast from the National Weather Service.

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Picked by us. Location from OpenStreetMap. Crashes: motorcycle crashes reported within a mile, 2021–2026, from the California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), counted where the report has map coordinates or could be placed from its street names. Weather: National Weather Service. Check opening hours and closures before you go. How the data works.