diverse, both in appearance and terrain. Elevations range from . The Pacific Crest Trail crosses the forest. Flora Much of this National Forest is covered with dense chaparral shrub forests with oak woodlands, which changes to pine and fir-covered slopes in the higher elevations. Subsequent to the fire there was a heavy growth of poodle-dog bush, apparently triggered by the fire's effect on dormant seeds, that lasted for several years. The plant produces prolific lavender flowers. Unfortunately, as visitors to the Forest discovered, contact with it may cause a poison-oak-like rash. Tree species for which the forest is important include bigcone Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga macrocarpa), Coulter pine (Pinus coulteri), and California walnut (Juglans californica). The National Forest also contains some of old growth, with Jeffrey pine (Pinus jeffreyi) forests, as well as mixed conifer forests (with Coast Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii), ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa), white fir (Abies concolor), and lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) being the most abundant trees). Fauna This forest is home to black bears, gray foxes, bobcats, mountain lions, mule deer, bighorn sheep, rattlesnakes and coyotes. Access A National Forest Adventure Pass is required for parking at many locations in the Angeles National Forest and other National Forests in Southern California, and this can be obtained online or from visitor centers and local merchants. Los Angeles County has declared that passes are not required on county-maintained roads. There are also many other areas that do not require the pass. General information Acres of land: 700,176 (2652 km2) Wilderness areas acres: 80,284 (324.9 km2) Miles of roads: 1,032 (1661 km) Visitor centers: 4 Information centers: 4 Fire lookout towers: 2 Recreational residences: 505 Picnic areas: 36 Campgrounds: 66 Ski areas: 2 Entrance stations: 2 Ranger Districts Los Angeles Gateway Ranger District Station: San Fernando, California San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Station: Glendora, California Trails Trailheads: 53 Trail miles: 697 (1122 km) Off highway vehicle areas: 3 Off highway vehicle route miles: 261 (420 km) Natural features Wilderness areas: 5 Lakes and reservoirs: 10 Rivers and stream miles: 240 Sensitive species Sensitive plants: 22 Sensitive wildlife: 23 Threatened & endangered species: 16 Mountain peaks Mountains within the Angeles National Forest include: Mount San Antonio — also known as "Mt. Baldy" Pine Mountain Dawson Peak Mount Harwood Mount Baden-Powell Throop Peak Mount Burnham Telegraph Peak (California) Mount Islip — site of historic Mt. Islip fire lookout tower Waterman Mountain Iron