Ridge Route Preservation Organization
Working to protect and preserve the Scenic and Historic 1915 Ridge Route
Greetings All!
We have recently produced a new video on our Clean Up The Ridge Route events which discusses what they are and how you can get involved. This last storm may have caused some damage to the road, and we can use your help up there to repair it.
The storm that is currently hitting Southern California is predicted to drop quite a bit of precipitation on the Ridge Route area. We will be monitoring the weather and assessing whatever damage may occur as soon as we can after the storm has clear. We will need your help afterward to help clear the road and repair any damage. We also wish to thank all those that have helped us so far during our CUTRR events, which have reduced potential hazards along the road and ensured its continued existence.
Regardless of the position of the gates, no travel is recommended over the Ridge Route during or after this storm. There could be many hazards up there that could either leave you stuck or otherwise stranded on the road. Such travel can also damage the roadway, which is also something we want to avoid.
If you’d like to monitor the weather yourself, here are some sites you might want to consider:
The Historic Highway 99 Association of California, in conjunction with the RRPO, has produced a video on the basics of the Ridge Route and some of the features that make the road unique. Learn about the curbs, rails, footprints of all types, tire tracks, and more that can be found on the road. They also talk about the different pavement types on the road as well as how you can get up there and see the road yourself.
The Historic Highway 99 Association of California has also produced other videos talking about other sections of the highway, including the bridges over the Santa Clara River and Castaic Creek in their “History along US 99” series.
The Historic Highway 99 Association of California has posted their latest video in the History along US 99 series. This time, the video is on C-monuments. What they are, how they came about, and how you can find them is all there in the video. Come check it out! Next time you’re on the Ridge Route, you might spot a few.
This could be helpful for funds to repair the road between Liebre Maintenance Camp and the Tumble Inn. See below for details.
Angeles National Forest
Forest Service News Release
Contact: Public Affairs Officer Dana Dierkes
(626) 698-8482
Angeles National Forest Seeking Input
on OHV Grant Applications
ARCADIA, Calif., Feb. 21, 2025 — The Angeles National Forest welcomes public input to develop grant applications for State of California off-highway vehicle, also known as OHV, recreation funds.
The Angeles National Forest is developing one or more California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division Grant Program preliminary grant applications this cycle to support trail maintenance, law enforcement patrols, and/or other work in support of OHV trails there.
Public comments may be submitted for consideration by the following methods:
Forest staff will use the public comments received for consideration in developing the final grant applications.
Reasonable accommodations may be requested by calling 626-698-8482.
For more information about the Angeles National Forest, visit www.fs.usda.gov/angeles.
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