Best SoCal driving roads? - Toyota Yaris Forums

yarswiss · 08-22-2009, 07:44 PM

I've been taking my Yaris out on mountainous and hilly single-lane roads to see what it's capable of. I'm amazed how well it does at speed on the Angeles Crest and smaller areas like Little and Big Tujunga Canyons roads. I'm well aware I don't have a rally car, but I want someplace with little traffic where I can have some fun.

I live around the Sunland area, and I'm looking for something local and not a closed circuit, so if anyone knows of any really good, curvy, steep mountain roads, do tell!

arcticvitz · 08-22-2009, 08:47 PM

I was going to say Little Tujunga but you already mentioned it! I'm curious myself since I live a few exits down the road in Sylmar. I think if there was something more in our area you or I would have probably found it already

I've actually been using google earth to try and find a large and low profile parking lot to get some driving techniques down before I try them on the canyon roads and kill myself

justjesus · 08-22-2009, 10:11 PM

depending on how far you are willing to drive??

I've been known to drive down to some pretty far off spots. My favorite, probably has to be some place called Palomar. Love it there. Easily worth the drive.

There's Angeles Crest toward the 14 to Palmdale
GMR is a popular choice, but I avoid it since it's popular (and a little too thin for me)
Santiago Canyon road, or something like that, is a nice little road in the OC.
Ortega Highway
hehe, and the "2nd part" of Ortega that people don't know about. That one is way far, but also a nice drive.

SilverBack · 08-23-2009, 08:00 AM

Try Decker Cyn Rd sometime if you're up to the challenge. It starts in across the valley from you and goes though the mountains to the coast. 12 miles

I plan on doing another run next weekend. PM me if you wanna roll

eii · 08-23-2009, 08:51 AM

lol theres so much i wanna say/suggest, but i dont want to be the one who gets your yaris wreck (terrible feeling btw) or killed. i know youre just cruising...lol just be safe out there man!

RUFFSTUFF · 08-23-2009, 12:41 PM

I used to run up into the San Gabriel mountains on Rt. 39 coming out of Azusa. Those were some good times!

AdeJong 03 · 08-23-2009, 02:49 PM

i think ive ridden almost every canyon in socal except for palomar in sd

my favorite local road is mulholland dr. (the snake) in malibu
especially for our cars, its the most technical

there is a photog there on weekends too
www.rockstorephotos.com

also check out piuma and stunt road off of malibu canyon, i used to go up there with my integra all the time

eii · 08-23-2009, 06:46 PM

Avoid doing this..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo7ah9pEL8c

Malaya1221 · 08-23-2009, 07:17 PM

sequoia national park

SilverBack · 08-24-2009, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUFFSTUFF

I used to run up into the San Gabriel mountains on Rt. 39 coming out of Azusa. Those were some good times!

Haven't gone that way in years. Ever make it up to the giant puddle (Crystal Lake)?

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdeJong 03

i think ive ridden almost every canyon in socal except for palomar in sd

my favorite local road is mulholland dr. (the snake) in malibu
especially for our cars, its the most technical

there is a photog there on weekends too
www.rockstorephotos.com

also check out piuma and stunt road off of malibu canyon, i used to go up there with my integra all the time

Mulholland Dr. is in Hollywood Hills. Did you mean Mulholland Hwy?

Heard about Stunt Rd., but could never find it lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by eii

Avoid doing this..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo7ah9pEL8c

Ah yes, golden oldies. That was classic

RUFFSTUFF · 08-24-2009, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k r a y z e e . j o j o

Haven't gone that way in years. Ever make it up to the giant puddle (Crystal Lake)?

I don't think so, but who knows!

eii · 08-26-2009, 12:24 AM

Dont go up to GMR right now, its on fire!

yarswiss · 08-26-2009, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justjesus

depending on how far you are willing to drive??

I've been known to drive down to some pretty far off spots. My favorite, probably has to be some place called Palomar. Love it there. Easily worth the drive.

There's Angeles Crest toward the 14 to Palmdale
GMR is a popular choice, but I avoid it since it's popular (and a little too thin for me)
Santiago Canyon road, or something like that, is a nice little road in the OC.
Ortega Highway
hehe, and the "2nd part" of Ortega that people don't know about. That one is way far, but also a nice drive.

Awesome places! Thanks for those.

Quote:

Originally Posted by k r a y z e e . j o j o

Try Decker Cyn Rd sometime if you're up to the challenge. It starts in across the valley from you and goes though the mountains to the coast. 12 miles

I plan on doing another run next weekend. PM me if you wanna roll

Is this in Beverly Hills? I might try it out sometime, but I was looking for something more local.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eii

Avoid doing this..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo7ah9pEL8c

Fortunately I think I know the limitations of my car, tires and driving skill

And breaking hard in corners is for pussies

eii · 08-26-2009, 06:08 AM

malibu (has no guard rails)
palo verde (nice area)

thats what i know theyre called and theyr pretty bad ass runs, so ive heard. ive never been so i dont know their exact locations. ill ask my friends.

its still summer time, so there will be cops lookin around everywhere. careful if you go at night, tons of unexperienced high school kids being reckless.

justjesus · 08-26-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yarswiss

Awesome places! Thanks for those.

You're welcome.

I'm planning on Palomar this friday night. Anybody want to come?
I'm gonna try and take some video as well. Maybe some pics if my stinking camera isn't having issues.

SilverBack · 08-27-2009, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yarswiss

Is this in Beverly Hills? I might try it out sometime, but I was looking for something more local.

Starting point is in Westlake Village off the 101. You're alot closer to it than I am, but I'm still going. It's worth it

yarswiss · 09-01-2009, 09:12 PM

Ugh, was going to try out a bunch of these but then the fires arrived...any that aren't currently being engulfed by an inferno?

yarswiss · 09-07-2009, 08:28 PM

Noooooo! Apparently Little Tujunga, Big Tujunga AND the Angeles Crest will be closed indefinitely. What a downer.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lano...e-of-fire.html

Although this is the least of the worry for anyone who lived up there. Hope anyone who was caught by the fire made it out all right.

08-22-2009, 07:44 PM	#1
yarswiss Albino truck smasher Drives: '07 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sunland, CA Posts: 101	Best SoCal driving roads? I've been taking my Yaris out on mountainous and hilly single-lane roads to see what it's capable of. I'm amazed how well it does at speed on the Angeles Crest and smaller areas like Little and Big Tujunga Canyons roads. I'm well aware I don't have a rally car, but I want someplace with little traffic where I can have some fun. I live around the Sunland area, and I'm looking for something local and not a closed circuit, so if anyone knows of any really good, curvy, steep mountain roads, do tell!

08-22-2009, 08:47 PM	#2
arcticvitz View User's Garage Drives: Base 09 White Yaris 3DR 5MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Studio City, CA Posts: 107	I was going to say Little Tujunga but you already mentioned it! I'm curious myself since I live a few exits down the road in Sylmar. I think if there was something more in our area you or I would have probably found it already I've actually been using google earth to try and find a large and low profile parking lot to get some driving techniques down before I try them on the canyon roads and kill myself __________________ Proud to purchase parts through

08-22-2009, 10:11 PM	#3
justjesus View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 962	drives depending on how far you are willing to drive?? I've been known to drive down to some pretty far off spots. My favorite, probably has to be some place called Palomar. Love it there. Easily worth the drive. There's Angeles Crest toward the 14 to Palmdale GMR is a popular choice, but I avoid it since it's popular (and a little too thin for me) Santiago Canyon road, or something like that, is a nice little road in the OC. Ortega Highway hehe, and the "2nd part" of Ortega that people don't know about. That one is way far, but also a nice drive. Last edited by justjesus; 08-23-2009 at 01:47 AM.

08-23-2009, 08:00 AM	#4
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Try Decker Cyn Rd sometime if you're up to the challenge. It starts in across the valley from you and goes though the mountains to the coast. 12 miles I plan on doing another run next weekend. PM me if you wanna roll __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

08-23-2009, 08:51 AM	#5
eii Rides canyon walls Drives: 1988 RX7 FC 10th AE Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 503	lol theres so much i wanna say/suggest, but i dont want to be the one who gets your yaris wreck (terrible feeling btw) or killed. i know youre just cruising...lol just be safe out there man! __________________ OEM Style Wing Spoiler \| TRD Axle-Back Exhaust \| Megan Lowering Springs (1.5 f/r) \| Simota Carbon Charger Intake \| Python 871XP Alarm System \| Aluminum Sports Pedal \| 17x7 +42mm Enkei J10 Black w/ Silver Lip \| 205/40 Falken Ziex-912 \| NST Lite Crank Pulley Red \| 1ZZ-FE Throttle Body \| AMK Racing Header

08-23-2009, 12:41 PM	#6
RUFFSTUFF Banned Drives: 2009 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: KINGSLAND, GA Posts: 381	I used to run up into the San Gabriel mountains on Rt. 39 coming out of Azusa. Those were some good times!

08-23-2009, 02:49 PM	#7
AdeJong 03 "Stealth Runner" View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris-S Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: LA, CA Posts: 510	i think ive ridden almost every canyon in socal except for palomar in sd my favorite local road is mulholland dr. (the snake) in malibu especially for our cars, its the most technical there is a photog there on weekends too www.rockstorephotos.com also check out piuma and stunt road off of malibu canyon, i used to go up there with my integra all the time

08-23-2009, 06:46 PM	#8
eii Rides canyon walls Drives: 1988 RX7 FC 10th AE Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 503	Avoid doing this.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo7ah9pEL8c __________________ OEM Style Wing Spoiler \| TRD Axle-Back Exhaust \| Megan Lowering Springs (1.5 f/r) \| Simota Carbon Charger Intake \| Python 871XP Alarm System \| Aluminum Sports Pedal \| 17x7 +42mm Enkei J10 Black w/ Silver Lip \| 205/40 Falken Ziex-912 \| NST Lite Crank Pulley Red \| 1ZZ-FE Throttle Body \| AMK Racing Header

08-23-2009, 07:17 PM	#9
Malaya1221 super duper M*******TOR Drives: 2007 jahPANIS egg(Sarao Phil) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 1,011	sequoia national park

08-26-2009, 12:24 AM	#12
eii Rides canyon walls Drives: 1988 RX7 FC 10th AE Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 503	Dont go up to GMR right now, its on fire! __________________ OEM Style Wing Spoiler \| TRD Axle-Back Exhaust \| Megan Lowering Springs (1.5 f/r) \| Simota Carbon Charger Intake \| Python 871XP Alarm System \| Aluminum Sports Pedal \| 17x7 +42mm Enkei J10 Black w/ Silver Lip \| 205/40 Falken Ziex-912 \| NST Lite Crank Pulley Red \| 1ZZ-FE Throttle Body \| AMK Racing Header

08-26-2009, 06:08 AM	#14
eii Rides canyon walls Drives: 1988 RX7 FC 10th AE Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 503	malibu (has no guard rails) palo verde (nice area) thats what i know theyre called and theyr pretty bad ass runs, so ive heard. ive never been so i dont know their exact locations. ill ask my friends. its still summer time, so there will be cops lookin around everywhere. careful if you go at night, tons of unexperienced high school kids being reckless. __________________ OEM Style Wing Spoiler \| TRD Axle-Back Exhaust \| Megan Lowering Springs (1.5 f/r) \| Simota Carbon Charger Intake \| Python 871XP Alarm System \| Aluminum Sports Pedal \| 17x7 +42mm Enkei J10 Black w/ Silver Lip \| 205/40 Falken Ziex-912 \| NST Lite Crank Pulley Red \| 1ZZ-FE Throttle Body \| AMK Racing Header Last edited by eii; 08-26-2009 at 06:19 AM.

09-01-2009, 09:12 PM	#17
yarswiss Albino truck smasher Drives: '07 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sunland, CA Posts: 101	Ugh, was going to try out a bunch of these but then the fires arrived...any that aren't currently being engulfed by an inferno?

09-07-2009, 08:28 PM	#18
yarswiss Albino truck smasher Drives: '07 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sunland, CA Posts: 101	Noooooo! Apparently Little Tujunga, Big Tujunga AND the Angeles Crest will be closed indefinitely. What a downer. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lano...e-of-fire.html Although this is the least of the worry for anyone who lived up there. Hope anyone who was caught by the fire made it out all right.

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