7/13/2000
7/13/2000
7/13/2000
Landmark information
- Location:
Angeles National Forest, Chilao Visitors Center, Angeles Crest Hwy (Hwy 2)(PM 50.5), 27 mi E of La Canada - Plaque:
No Plaque - Site:
Existing - Date First Visited:
7/13/2000 - Date Most Recently Visited:
7/13/2000 - GPS Coordinates:
N 34 19.616, W 118 0.367
About this landmark
From the state:
This is California's first ranger station, built in 1900 by Louie Newcomb and Phillip Begue, early Forest Service men. The cabin took its name from the 'Short Cut Canyon Trail,' as the cabin was one of the main stopping points on this trail.