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Ridge Route

10.20.07

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Directions to The Ridge Route

Huell Howser's Excursion

From Los Angeles area, go north on I-5 freeway taking the PARKER RD. exit at CASTAIC. At top of off ramp turn right onto the RIDGE ROUTE. After traveling through town on the maintained portion of the road you reach TEMPLIN HWY. Disregard "Not A Through Road" sign. Your trip ends at Hwy 138 near Gorman. Return to Los Angeles by turning left at Hwy 138, you will soon junction with the I-5 FWY.

From Bakersfield area, take I-5 south. Exit at Hwy 138 heading toward Lancaster. After passing Quail Lake watch for the "Old Ridge Route" sign and turn right onto the 1915 Ridge Route. You climb up hill passed PINE CANYON intersection to the unmaintained portion of road. Your trip ends in Castaic or you can elect to turn right at Templin HWY to access the I-5 FWY.

CAUTION, The trip is approximately 20 miles. there are NO RESTROOMS or SERVICES. Take WATER. Although the road is only maintained as a fire road it is passable.


One of the best road trip guide books I have ever read, "Ridge Route" provides a fascinating look into the history of the most outrageous highway construction projects of the 20th century. This little-known highway parallels the route of the present day I-5 near the Grapevine northwest of Los Angeles. The old highway features 627 curves over the course of about 30 miles and is a true historical gem. Harrison's book will keep you on the edge of your seat, whether you are reading it from the comfort of your study or perched on a turn-out on this remarkable highway. Harrison has included scores of old photographs documenting the history of the road and a wonderful collection of personal stories about the people who lived and worked around the road. This is a book that every fan of road trips should have in their collection.

An in depth history of California's 1915 Ridge Route highway, the 1933 Ridge Alternate highway (US Hwy. 99) and today's current I-5 Ridge Route. Considered an engineering marvel in 1915 this road conquered the mountain barrier separating northern and southern California and squelched various movements to divide California into two separate states. 		 


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