Road Input in SoCal
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Road Master
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Road Input in SoCal
I was looking at Mapquest the other day trying to figure out a back way into Wrightwood from San Diego and came upon a road from Mt Baldy to Lytle Creek and then into Wrightwood. Has anyone been on this road? It's twisty, but is it dirt? I can't zoom in close enough for Mapquest and Google Earth to find out. INPUT PLEASE !!!
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Hopefully you will hear from someone who knows for sure. But If you're talking about Mt Baldy Road, I'm gonna say I'm pretty sure thats graded dirt road.
I remember way back doing some 4x'n in the area in the snow to get from Lytle Creek to Mt Baldy. Can't say for sure what trails/roads we were on, but I'm guessing it was that.
Even Lytle Creek road was not paved all the way back then. I think it is now. Going that route to Lone Pine Canyon should be OK.
What I do when I'm looking for back roads, such as you're doing, in unknown area's, I call the city's public works dept and ask them about road conditions. Or call search for Mt Baldy Ranger station.
I remember way back doing some 4x'n in the area in the snow to get from Lytle Creek to Mt Baldy. Can't say for sure what trails/roads we were on, but I'm guessing it was that.
Even Lytle Creek road was not paved all the way back then. I think it is now. Going that route to Lone Pine Canyon should be OK.
What I do when I'm looking for back roads, such as you're doing, in unknown area's, I call the city's public works dept and ask them about road conditions. Or call search for Mt Baldy Ranger station.
Cruiser
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It has been a while...but, from what I remember the road was paved up to the "new" public shooting range. After that it became gravel.
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Just an idea. If you haven't done it you could take "Rim of the World" Scenic Byway. It's a nice ride!
http://www.byways.org/explore/byways/2595/travel.html
http://www.byways.org/explore/byways/2595/travel.html
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Big Bear is my second home, summer and winter.
As for my proposed route, it's dirt from the parking lot for Mt Baldy ski resort to about 3 miles outside of Lytle Creek, rats!!!!!!!!
As for my proposed route, it's dirt from the parking lot for Mt Baldy ski resort to about 3 miles outside of Lytle Creek, rats!!!!!!!!
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Tourer
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I can confirm that. I ride to the end of the pavement frequently.
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