Ridge Route Preservation Organization
Working to protect and preserve the Scenic and Historic 1915 Ridge Route
Things have calmed down quite a bit on the Ridge Route, thanks to the efforts of the fire crews working the #RouteFire. The old Ridge Route was unharmed and was well away from the fire. Per USFS, it appears the reports of trucks once again traveling the Ridge Route were likely people spotting fire crews … Read more
Finally some good news, mostly. The #RouteFire is mostly out and does not appear to have affected the old Ridge Route. I-5 is open and traffic seems to be flowing smoothly through the area. There were reports of trucks once again trying to travel the old Ridge Route, which once again likely damaged the roadway. … Read more
We are currently monitoring a fire that has started near I-5 and Templin Highway, known as the #RouteFire. It does appear to be growing at a rapid pace and is moving toward the Old Ridge Route. At this time, no major Ridge Route structures are in danger. Our planned event is many miles from this … Read more
The Ridge Route, from State 138 to Templin Highway is now under a Forest Closure Order due to the Lake Fire, which is set to expire on December 31, 2020. As such, travel along the roadway and any activities along it are prohibited. Please take heed of this as the fines can be pretty steep. … Read more
Currently, the Lake Fire is at 31,089 acres and 70% containment. Unless something dramatically changes, it looks like the Ridge Route will be safe from this fire. There is, however, another issue which we will have to clarify with the USFS. The area is now under a Forest Closure Order, which is set to expire … Read more
