While out on Patrol warning about the need for Adventure Passes, checking camp fire pits and warning people about the dangers of walking on the ice at Jackson Lake, Toolman and I came upon a group of snowplayers that had found the "premo" spot. In all my years of "stomping" around the area, I never knew it existed.
While many will park off of Hwy 2 and brave some very steep runs next to the road, this spot is well placed away from traffic and offers a long run without "break neck" or dangerous speeds. Even younger ones were having a blast.
We ran into a group of about 10 cars and both of us were very impressed with this snowplay site. There wasn't alot of snow at the time yet it offered a nice run. With deeper snow the run would be even longer. I doubt there is much snow left there now, but in the weeks to come this would be the spot to go. Several we talked to, who did have their Adventure Passes by the way, said they had been coming to this spot for years.
Here's the spot. Don't tell anybody or it will get too crowded.
From the Big Pines Station you start heading down Big Pines Hwy, as if you're going to go to Jackson Lake. The first large turnout on your left is the spot. It's only a few hundred feet from the intersection of Hwy 2 and Big Pines Hwy. Below is this little canyon that rests between Hwy 2 and Big Pines Hwy, is easy to get to and very safe. An easy trail takes you from the turnout to the top of the run.
Check it out. Again it is away from the traffic on the road and is very safe. It's the best spot I've ever seen for sleding or tubing without paying for it. (Mt High "North" does offer excellent tubing, but it does cost a fee)
But remember, Adventure Passes are required when parked along side the road in the Angeles Forest.
