Ridge Route Preservation Organization
Working to protect and preserve the Scenic and Historic 1915 Ridge Route
We’re gearing up for an intense El Niño this year and this old road needs all the help it can get! On November 8th, we will be hosting a mega clean up day, focusing on preparing the over 140 culverts and drainage chutes for this winter. All ages are welcome! There will be a northern … Read more
You may have noticed that our website has changed a bit. We’re in the process of modernizing it and making it more user friendly. All the links will remain the same, so if you have something bookmarked, it will still be there. We’re also in the process of creating a photo gallery to showcase the … Read more
Now in the 3rd year of the Old Ridge Route Pothole Project, volunteers continue to work towards repairing and reopening this 111 year old road. Every month, people gather in the parking lot of the O’Reily’s Auto Parts, bright and early. You never know who is going to show up – Surveyors, hot air balloon … Read more
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.
SoCalGas has joined forces with the Ridge Route Preservation Organization to fill potholes on the 1915 Old Ridge Route. The 111 year old road runs between Castaic and Gorman and is the predecessor to the current day I-5 stretch, commonly refereed to as the Grapevine. This vital link, credited for uniting the state of California, … Read more
