Shortcut Edison Rd. (FR 2N23) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Shortcut Edison Rd. (FR 2N23) in CA
Road corridorAngeles NF
7.3 mi from Sierra Madre
Maps 4,787 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
Stay limit: 7 consecutive days · 21 days total per calendar year · No more than 3 days in a calendar year camping outside a developed campground within 300 feet of the centerline of any city, county, or state road
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 8.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Mount Sally.
- Estimated climb: 1,500 ft over 8.9 miles through 37 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 42%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- A gate 8.9 miles along the road.
Known camping along this road at mile 0: .
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.3 miles off.
- Vetter Mountain stands 1,117 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles north.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.
- Trail Fork runs 1.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 50–71°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.