Category: Angeles National Forest

Two New Ridge Route Videos!

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.

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:

Rainfall Totals for Gorman, Sandberg, Castaic Powerhouse, and Castaic from Los Angeles County Public Works

AlertCalifornia Cameras

VIDEO: Historic Old Ridge Route Gets Much-Needed Repairs Thanks to SoCalGas and Preservation Efforts

READ the full story here

A dive into the work happening up on the Old Ridge Route with RRPO board member, Sydney Croasmun and SoCalGas representative, Rob Duchow!

Get a glimpse of the roadwork, learn about the history and significance and see why this project is so important.

Thank you so much KHTS for a great video and report!

USFS Press Release for OHV Grants

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

dana.dierkes@usda.gov

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:

  • In-person event on Sunday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rowher Flats OHV Area (Staging Area 1) or San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area
  • Email comments to michael.paniagua@usda.gov with subject line “OHV Comments” by Friday, Feb. 28, at 4 p.m.
  • Hard-copy comments may be dropped off in person by Friday, Feb. 28, at 4 p.m. to the Angeles National Forest, ATTN: Mike Paniagua, Los Angeles Gateway Ranger District, 12371 N. Little Tujunga Canyon Road, San Fernando, CA 91342
  • Review preliminary grant applications online and provide feedback at olga.ohv.parks.ca.gov/egrams_ohmvr from March 4 – May 5

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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Clean Up The Ridge Route Video

Greetings All!

We have just posted a new video on our Clean Up The Ridge Route projects. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved!