Big Pines, California
Big Pines is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is in the Angeles National Forest, San Gabriel Mountains.Geography
The community is located in the Swarthout Valley, which was first settled in 1851. It is bordered on the east by the San Bernardino County line and the town of Wrightwood.
It is the highest elevation settlement located on the San Andreas Fault.Recreation
Big Pines began as a year-round recreation area built by Los Angeles County in 1924. It is a popular ski area close to Los Angeles, as it has a history of significant snowfall, even as late as May.
The Mountain High Ski Resort and the Table Mountain Observatory are located in Big Pines.
