Islip Saddle facts for kids
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Islip Saddle from the Mount Williamson Trail
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| Elevation | 6,680 ft (2,036 m) |
| Traversed by |  SR 2 SR 39 (closed; at summit) |
| Location | Los Angeles County, California |
| Range | San Gabriel Mountains |
| Coordinates | 34°21.40′N 117°51.06′W / 34.35667°N 117.85100°W |
 Location in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Location in California
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Islip Saddle ( EYE-slip) is a saddle and mountain pass in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It lies just west of Mount Islip in the San Gabriel Mountains at the intersection of State Route 2 and the northern terminus of State Route 39. It is the second highest mountain pass on the highway after nearby Dawson Saddle.
Trailheads
There are three trailheads at Islip Saddle. Two of the trailheads are part of the Pacific Crest Trail which crosses Route 2 at the saddle. Islip Saddle can be reached from Mount Islip on the south side of the mountains, or by from the north side from Angeles Crest Highway or from Crystal Lake Recreation Area. Closest campground is the very popular Little Jimmy Trail Camp.
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