Ridge Route Preservation Organization
Working to protect and preserve the Scenic and Historic 1915 Ridge Route
Sydney Croasmun We’re gearing up for an intense El Niño this year and this old road needs all the help it can get! On November 8th, we will be hosting a mega clean up day, focusing on preparing the over 140 culverts and drainage chutes for this winter. All ages are welcome! There will be a northern … Read more
Now in the 3rd year of the Old Ridge Route Pothole Project, volunteers continue to work towards repairing and reopening this 111 year old road. Every month, people gather in the parking lot of the O’Reily’s Auto Parts, bright and early. You never know who is going to show up – Surveyors, hot air balloon … Read more
SoCalGas has joined forces with the Ridge Route Preservation Organization to fill potholes on the 1915 Old Ridge Route. The 111 year old road runs between Castaic and Gorman and is the predecessor to the current day I-5 stretch, commonly refereed to as the Grapevine. This vital link, credited for uniting the state of California, … Read more
PHOTO: The Ridge Route, overlooking Queen Nell’s Castle and the homestead of Cornelia “Nellie” Martinez Callahan in Castaic, where the Northlake Development expansion is proposed. In 1909, California was on the cutting edge of the Good Roads movement. $18 million of state bonds were passed to construct the revolutionary new highway system. Stagecoach roads would … Read more
(Cover photo by Ryan Babroff) On May 4th 2025, the rain broke just in time for a magical journey back in time along the Old Ridge Route. Eight Model A Fords traveled to Gorman to take a tour of the road, coming from San Diego and Orange County. The group of over 20 met in … Read more
