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Article #1963Re: Lack of alternate routes
From: The Real Bev
Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2004 23:53
Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2004 23:53
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"Paul D. DeRocco" wrote:
>
> > "Bill Jonesi" <jonesi@pcmagic.net> wrote
> >
> > The Old Ridge Route between Templin Hwy & N2 is marked "road closed" or
> > "not a through road x miles ahead", from both directions. I haven't been
> > down them to see why but I would guess landslide. Considering the
> > condition of the road from N2 to Liebre Mtn road, I don't think the road
> > has seen any upkeep in 30+ years.
>
> It's passable, even in a passenger car. Just drove it yesterday. You have to
> slow down for ruts here and there, and a couple short stretches are now just
> dirt. However, if lots of people tried to use it in both directions at the
> same time, it wouldn't be much faster than a brisk walk. The part no longer
> maintained by LA County, by the way, is 18 miles long.
I'm glad to hear that. It was a neat road to do on a motorcycle after
it had been neglected for a while, perhaps dear lord 30 years ago. Good
smells, quiet except for bird/grass sounds and the pleasant hiss of the
I-5 traffic below.
--
Cheers,
Bev
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