Big Pines, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Big Pines, California
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Jackson Lake, west of Big Pines
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 Big Pines, California
Location in California
Big Pines, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  Los Angeles |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
92397
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| Area codes | 760/442 |
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.
To the west of Big Pines is Jackson Lake, a sag pond located on the San Andreas Fault. The lake is home to many recreational activities.
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.
See also
In Spanish: Big Pines (California) para niños
