About this event
Driver's Delight - Angeles Crest Highway
Beloved by cyclists and sports car drivers, the Angeles Crest Highway in the San Gabriel Mountains is one of GPX's favorite playgrounds. On September 17th 2016, GPX will use the route of the 2013 Escape to LA Tour for a day of driving the "Twisties".
We will start in La Canada, on the top deck of the parking structure across from the "Sports Chalet" at the intersection of Angeles Crest Highway and the 210 Freeway. See map and directions to follow.
We will meet at 8:00 AM and depart promptly at 9:00 AM.
Starting up Angeles Crest Highway, the speed limit is 40 MPH until we reach Red Box Ranger Station. After that the speed limit is 55 MPH, in most sections. We will observe all speed limits, as they allow ample opportunity for spirited driving.
The first stop will be a coffee break at Newcomb's Ranch, the old hostelry in the area of the former ski lifts. We will share the parking lot with a large number of motorcycles.
After Newcomb's Ranch, we will head East, with a stop at Islip Saddle for a "Pit Stop", and to take in the beautiful view.
The destination of the morning drive will be the ski town of Wrightwood, where those of us who are so inclined, can have lunch at the Grizzly Cafe.
For menu : http://www.grizzlycafe.com/Pages/Menu.aspx?DeptID=0
For the afternoon, we have three options:
1. Continue on through Wrightwood on Highway 2 to Highway 138, and then on to the I-15 Freeway South
2. Those who love the Angeles Crest Highway, can return to La Canada using our morning route in reverse.
3. For the hard-core, we will have an alternate return route using mountain and desert roads on the North side of the San Gabriel Mountains. While less scenic, this longer route offers good roads and is an interesting alternative, providing desert temperatures are not too high.
This is a “Rain or Shine” event.
Event requirements
Meet at the upper deck parking lot across from the Old Sports Chalet and Panera Bread, 990 Towne Center Drive, La Canada/Flintridge 91011
Meeting time: 8:00 A.M.
Departure time: 9:00 A.M. Sharp
Directions to the Sports Chalet Parking Lot
From the West:
Take the 210 Fwy. East towards Pasadena
Exit at Angeles Crest Hwy. Right turn at Angeles Crest Hwy. Immediate left at Town Center to rooftop parking lot at the first right.
From the East:
Take the 210 Fwy. West towards Glendale
Exit at Angeles Crest Hwy. Left turn at Angeles Crest Hwy. Left at Town Center to rooftop parking lot at the first right.
Suggested Donation at event meeting place - $10.00 - for the benefit of Children's Dental Health Clinic
For Questions please contact Marty Goldsmith at captmarty@verizon.net or call 562-494-6350 or Jeff Peck at jbpeck@pacbell.net or call 310-345-8081