Ridge Route Preservation Organization

Become a part of the preservation of the Old Ridge Route

Membership Levels:

Membership is a great way to support the work on the Old Ridge Route – fees go towards supplies for road work and projects in progress.

Gold Members can tag along for road surveys to get a firsthand look at the road and the work we’re doing. Surveys are done regularly by the RRPO to check on at-risk areas, plan for clean up events and take notes of any changes. Of course, there’s lots of historic information and we invite you to ask any question along the way! Anything that is included in a Silver membership is also included in a Gold membership.

Silver Members get notified about Clean Up the Ridge Route dates and Tours before the public. They have first dibs on events with limited spots.

Hope to have you along for the adventure!

Helping us advance our goal of preserving and protecting the Historic Ridge Route.
Funds pay to replace the monuments on the Ridge Route.
Tax deduction as we are a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporation
Bragging rights that you’re helping save one of California’s most historic highways.

Donate to the Ridge Route Preservation Organization

Current Roadway Status

The Ridge Route is closed to through travel from Castaic to Gorman. It is open from only from State 138 to the Tumble Inn at the north end, and from approximately one mile north of Templin Highway to Castaic at the south end. The central portion remains closed to all motor vehicle traffic. Walking, bicycling, and horseback riding are allowed. The roadway is not open for through travel from State 138 to Castaic.

Use caution on the northern end between Sandberg and Liebre Maintenance Camp site as there are many rock slides and other debris covering the roadway. All open sections are traversable by two-wheel drive automobiles with average clearance.

If you find the gate open at either end, do not expect the other gate to be open. The default position of the gate is closed at this time. Travel ONLY at your own risk as the roadway is legally closed.

During the rainy season, TRAVEL IS NOT RECOMMENDED along the Ridge Route from Templin Highway to Sandberg during and a few days after any rain or snow. The roadway is fragile in places and travel over the roadway in a heavy vehicle can damage the concrete and asphalt paving. Wait at least a few days after ANY rain or snow before attempting travel and do not attempt to drive a heavy vehicle over the roadway at any time.

Become a part of the preservation of the Old Ridge Route

Membership Levels:

Donate to the Ridge Route Preservation Organization

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