Ridge Route Preservation Organization
Working to protect and preserve the Scenic and Historic 1915 Ridge Route
ARCADIA, Calif., January 23, 2025—The entire Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument are temporarily closed for public safety and the protection of natural resources through Friday, January 31, 2025. This means that the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument will not reopen until Saturday, February 1, 2025. This closure is … Read more
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
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
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
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
