Dawson Saddle is a

saddle The saddle is a supportive structure for a rider of an animal, fastened to an animal's back by a girth. The most common type is equestrian. However, specialized saddles have been created for oxen, camels and other animals. It is not k ...

and mountain pass over the San Gabriel Mountains located in northeastern Los Angeles County,

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, United States. At , it is the highest point along the

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and the second highest mountain pass in

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after Onyx Summit.

Geography

Dawson Saddle lies between Mount Lewis to the north and

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to the southeast. The saddle is accessible via State Route 2 (Angeles Crest Highway) or by foot along Dawson Saddle Trail, a branch of the

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. Vehicle access during the winter months is restricted due to heavy snowfall.

References

Landforms of Los Angeles County, California San Gabriel Mountains Mountain passes of California {{LosAngelesCountyCA-geo-stub

Geography

See also

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