The Historic Highway 99 Association of California has posted two new videos on their YouTube channel featuring the Ridge Route. They’re short but packed with information and highlight the scenery along the route.
Author: Michael Ballard
New Video – Clean Up The Ridge Route Introduction
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.
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November 2025 Storm Update
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:
Weather Forecasts from the National Weather Service:
AlertCalifornia Cameras
- Bald Mountain 1 (Sandberg)
- Bald Mountain 2 (Sandberg)
- Burnt Peak 1
- Burnt Peak 2
- Whitaker Ridge 1
- Whitaker Ridge 2
- Whitaker Middle Peak 1
- Whitaker Middle Peak 2
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New Video – Ridge Route Basics
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.
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New Video – C-Monuments
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.
