TOMORROW – Last Volunteer Day of the Year!

Saturday, December 7th is our last Clean Up the Ridge Route volunteer day of 2024! We will be meeting in Gorman at the Carls Jr at 9AM. RSVP here so we know to look for you! There are a handful of culverts between Liebre Maintenance Camp and Tumble Inn that are in need of attention. … Read more

Antique Cars and Historic Tales Bring the Old Ridge Route to Life [PHOTOS]

History came alive on November 2, 2024, as the Ridge Route Preservation Organization (RRPO) partnered with the Ridge Route Communities Museum (RRCM) and the Model A Club of Bakersfield for a unique guided tour along the historic 1915 Old Ridge Route. The event began at Fort Tejon State Historic Park, where participants gathered to set … Read more

Volunteers Take Action to Preserve and Improve the Historic Old Ridge Route [PHOTOS]

The Ridge Route Preservation Organization hosted a successful “Clean Up the Ridge Route” volunteer day on November 16, 2024, focused on enhancing the safety and accessibility of the historic Old Ridge Route. Volunteers worked tirelessly to complete three impactful projects: relocating a landslide warning sign, installing delineators at a landslide site, and repairing a hazardous … Read more

What’s open? How to get involved?

So you’re interested in the Old Ridge Route? We’re so happy to have you along for the ride! The best location to see the Old Ridge Route by vehicle is from the north end. Exit the 5 (North from LA, South from Bakersfield) at the 138, continue just past Quail Lake and on the right … Read more

Come see the Ridge Route! Road Surveys and Pothole Project

Have you wanted to see the Old Ridge Route? We have two potential ways coming up! August 17th – Gold Member Road Survey This is the first of its kind… we will be thanking our Gold Members for their support by opening up one of our regular road surveys! This is usually a board members … Read more