California Highway 2 Photographs
Left - Ramp and flyover connecting the Ventura Freeway (Hwy 134) to the Glendale Freeway (Hwy 2)
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Centre - Facing north along the Glendale Freeway (Hwy 2) from the flyover from the Ventura Freeway (Hwy 134)
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Right - Overhead freeway guide sign on the Glendale (Frank Lanterman) Freeway marking the upcoming I-210 Interchange
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Left - Overhead freeway guide sign on the Glendale (Frank Lanterman) Freeway approaching I-210 in La Canada-Flintridge
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Centre - Overhead freeway guide sign on the Glendale (Frank Lanterman) Freeway approaching I-210 in La Canada-Flintridge
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Right - Facing east along I-210 towards the Glendale Freeway (Hwy 2) Interchange from the Ocean View Boulevard Overpass
(Photograph taken on March 22, 2008 - © Cameron Bevers)
Left - Facing west along I-210 towards the Glendale Freeway (Hwy 2) Interchange from the Alta Canyada Road Overpass
(Photograph taken on March 22, 2008 - © Cameron Bevers)
Centre - Ramp from westbound I-210 to the Glendale Freeway (Hwy 2) at the Alta Canyada Road Overpass
(Photograph taken on March 22, 2008 - © Cameron Bevers)
Right - A sharp reverse curve on the Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2). This spectacular route climbs very quickly out of the suburban Los Angeles basin between Glendale and Pasadena, and rapidly ascends into the San Gabriel Mountains.
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Left - Slide Canyon Bridge on Hwy 2 north of Glendale. This open spandrel concrete arch bridge was built in the 1930s and features a significant curve superelevation across the bridge deck. The northern side of the bridge is about 3 feet higher than the southern side.
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Centre - Facing east along Hwy 2 towards Big Pines at the Slide Canyon Bridge north of Glendale
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Right - Facing west along Hwy 2 towards Los Angeles at the Slide Canyon Bridge north of Glendale
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Left - Climbing up into the San Gabriel Mountains on Hwy 2
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Centre - As with most mountain highways, the Angeles Crest Highway features numerous sharp curves
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Right - With each passing mile, the San Gabriel Mountains become larger and more formidable
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Left - Hwy 2 continues its rapid ascent up towards Red Box Gap, situated between Mount Lawlor (left) and San Gabriel Peak (right). The highway makes use of several hairpin turns within canyons and ravines to overcome the steep grades encountered over the next few miles.
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Centre - Facing east along Hwy 2 (Angeles Crest Highway) at Red Box Gap
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Right - Guide sign on Hwy 2 at Red Box Gap. Within only 20 miles of Glendale, the highway has climbed to an elevation of approximately 4,000 feet above sea level.
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Left - California Hwy 2 route marker on the Angeles Crest Highway
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Right - Due to space limitations, many sections of Hwy 2 through the San Gabriel Mountains do not have any shoulders. However, turnouts are provided at regular intervals to provide places for vehicles to stop.
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Left - Passing opportunities are extremely scarce on the Angeles Crest Highway because of sight distance limitations. Slower vehicles are advised to use the turnouts to allow other vehicles to pass.
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Centre - Superelevated reverse curve on the Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2). At the time this photo was taken, Hwy 2 was closed part-way between Cloud Burst Summit and Big Pines, as indicated by the yellow sign at left.
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Right - Sign indicating the crest of the mountain pass at Cloud Burst Summit. At 7,018 feet above sea level, this is one of the highest passes in the Los Angeles area.
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Left - Facing west towards Los Angeles from Cloud Burst Summit on Hwy 2
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Centre - Facing east along Hwy 2 at Cloud Burst Summit
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Right - Redwood and Giant Sequoia trees dot the landscape along Hwy 2 in the San Gabriel Mountains
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Left - These red stakes beside the highway aid in spring snow-clearing operations on the Angeles Crest Highway
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Centre - Stunning vistas open up beyond almost every curve on the Angeles Crest Highway
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Right - Rock cut on the Angeles Crest Highway approaching the Kratka Ridge Tunnels
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Above - Approaching the Kratka Ridge Tunnels on Hwy 2
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Left - Western portal of the Kratka Ridge Tunnels on Hwy 2
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Centre - Facing east through the Kratka Ridge Tunnels on Hwy 2
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Right - Facing west along Hwy 2 towards Los Angeles from the western tunnel portal
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Left - Facing west towards the rock cut on the Angeles Crest Highway near the Kratka Ridge Tunnels. It is only from this angle that the actual size of the rock cut can be appreciated. The grey inverted triangular area at 3 o'clock is a retaining wall supporting the highway.
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Centre - Eastern portal of the Kratka Ridge Tunnels on Hwy 2
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Right - Facing east along Hwy 2 towards Big Pines from the eastern tunnel portal
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Left - There are some places where the Angeles Crest Highway runs along a ledge that was merely notched out of the mountainside
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Centre - One of the many spectacular panoramic views from the Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2)
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Right - The Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2) winds its way across Kratka Ridge
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Left - Safety advisory sign on Hwy 2 near Kratka Ridge
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
Right - Road closure barricade on Hwy 2 near Kratka Ridge
(Photograph taken on May 20, 2007 - © Cameron Bevers)
