AC to Wrightwood Open! - Toyota Yaris Forums

03Z33 · 05-21-2009, 02:22 AM

Today was a great day in the Yaris

The section of Angeles Crest Highway (2) from Newcombs Ranch to Wrightwood (33 mile stretch) has been closed for over 5 years. Today around noon it was re-opened to the public and I was lucky enough to be one of the first out on the newly paved twisties

Including my morning excursions to Azusa/SGV (39), East Fork, GMR and loops on Big Tujunga off AC I logged over 200 miles of canyons today (over 300 miles total including the hwy commutes to/from the mountain).

We'll meet up at the Shell station around 10:30 AM and leave when everyone gets there, no later than 11:00 AM.
If Anyone want's to meet up in Wrightwood for lunch, we should arrive between 12:00PM - 12:30PM, just look for the cars to meet us for lunch.

What: Micro Image Cruise Angeles Crest Highway Cruise
When: Monday, June 1'st 2009 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Where:
Jay's Shell Gas Station
4530 Angeles Crest Hwy
La Canada Fltrdg, CA 91011
(818) 790-3836

Everyone is welcome to join us, please be respectful and

NO RACING
NO SPEEDING
NO BURNOUTS
NO DRIFTING
NO TAILGATING (leave plenty of distance between the car in front of you)
NO CROSSING THE DOUBLE YELLOW LINE
HEADLIGHTS ON AT ALL TIMES

Please watch out for:
Rocks, Gravel, Dust
Bears, Big Horn Sheep, Raccoons, Skunks, Chipmunks, Squirrels, Bambos
Cyclist, Hikers, Police, Park Rangers, Caltrans

Please slow down to a safe speed before pulling completely off the road if you need to stop. Make sure there is enough room for everyone to stop.
If you can't keep up, don't drive beyond your comfort zone, you'll catch up to us at the next stop.

Going:
1. 03Z33
2. Jkuchta
3. Cali Yaris
4. Bambo
5. eii
6.
7.

Maybe:
2. babie y ??
3. rningonfumes ??
4. aeipee13 ??
5. Malaya1221 ??
6. supmet ??
7. neo1985 ??
8. yaris-me ??

Wish they could go:
1. WeeYari
2. Crandall

Pics:

yaris-me · 05-21-2009, 02:57 AM

When gas was cheaper, I use to drive all over the place. Now I think twice. Looks like you had a good time.

jkuchta · 05-21-2009, 03:04 AM

I'm down for a cruise on Monday (maybe)!

babie y · 05-21-2009, 03:17 AM

Looks like fun. Let's put something together, so we can do this as a team trip...

babie y · 05-21-2009, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03Z33

Today was a great day in the Yaris

The section of Angeles Crest Highway (2) from Newcombs Ranch to Wrightwood (33 mile stretch) has been closed for over 5 years. Today around noon it was re-opened to the public and I was lucky enough to be one of the first out on the newly paved twisties

Including my morning excursions to Azusa/SGV (39), East Fork, GMR and loops on Big Tujunga off AC I logged over 200 miles of canyons today (over 300 miles total including the hwy commutes to/from the mountain).

Pics:

Why was it closed???

03Z33 · 05-21-2009, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babie y

Why was it closed???

Parts of the road were damaged by a storm, there's a new bridge that I didn't get a good pic of. It was closed back in 2004. I heard Caltrans guys have been driving up & down the road honking their horns and making noise to try and get all the bears and big horn sheep that have "moved in" away from the area in preparation for the re-opening. I didn't see any today but there were lots of squirrels.

Best time to drive up here is late morning to mid-day, midweek, non-holiday. That's when there's the least traffic and police presence. I'm planning to go up again Friday morning on my motorcycle.

Someone set it up if you want to go for a cruise up here, I'm down to go whenever.

cali yaris · 05-21-2009, 09:28 AM

^ why did you copy all the photos? LOL

Anyways... micro cruise, yeah let's do it!

babie y · 05-22-2009, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

^ why did you copy all the photos? LOL

Anyways... micro cruise, yeah let's do it!

FYI: When I replied to his quote, it copied all the pictures.

Set it up!!!

WeeYari · 05-21-2009, 09:41 AM

53 miles of twisties

I absolutely hate living in an area without real hills, let alone mountains, and every damn road is snapped to a grid.

cali yaris · 05-21-2009, 11:58 AM

Probably NOT Memorial Day then! Maybe the following Monday?

cali yaris · 05-22-2009, 03:39 PM

Jeff can you post a Google map or something showing this road on a map of the area? I had a hard time explaining where this is to someone.

supmet · 05-22-2009, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Jeff can you post a Google map or something showing this road on a map of the area? I had a hard time explaining where this is to someone.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...2&ie=UTF8&z=11

looks like fun

neo1985 · 05-22-2009, 06:18 PM

interesting road.. always wanna try it.. but yaa.. lets goooo guys..

WeeYari · 05-22-2009, 07:20 PM

.....and again, DAMN......I wish we had those!!!

Crandall · 05-22-2009, 09:58 PM

That looks like a really fun drive. I'm jealous.

03Z33 · 05-23-2009, 01:35 AM

I repeated this drive today, on my motorcycle this time. Even more fun :)

How's Monday June 1'st for everyone? We can make it a late morning run (just after traffic) with Lunch in Wrightwood and some drinks at Newcombs Ranch on the return... should get us home before the rush hour traffic.

rningonfumes · 05-23-2009, 03:21 AM

...got my interest.

Hey Jeff, what do you ride?

Malaya1221 · 05-23-2009, 03:25 AM

^ he has augusta brutale

05-21-2009, 02:22 AM	#1
03Z33 View User's Garage Drives: TCR10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,132	AC to Wrightwood Open! Today was a great day in the Yaris The section of Angeles Crest Highway (2) from Newcombs Ranch to Wrightwood (33 mile stretch) has been closed for over 5 years. Today around noon it was re-opened to the public and I was lucky enough to be one of the first out on the newly paved twisties Including my morning excursions to Azusa/SGV (39), East Fork, GMR and loops on Big Tujunga off AC I logged over 200 miles of canyons today (over 300 miles total including the hwy commutes to/from the mountain). We'll meet up at the Shell station around 10:30 AM and leave when everyone gets there, no later than 11:00 AM. If Anyone want's to meet up in Wrightwood for lunch, we should arrive between 12:00PM - 12:30PM, just look for the cars to meet us for lunch. What: Micro Image Cruise Angeles Crest Highway Cruise When: Monday, June 1'st 2009 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM Where: Jay's Shell Gas Station 4530 Angeles Crest Hwy La Canada Fltrdg, CA 91011 (818) 790-3836 Everyone is welcome to join us, please be respectful and NO RACING NO SPEEDING NO BURNOUTS NO DRIFTING NO TAILGATING (leave plenty of distance between the car in front of you) NO CROSSING THE DOUBLE YELLOW LINE HEADLIGHTS ON AT ALL TIMES Please watch out for: Rocks, Gravel, Dust Bears, Big Horn Sheep, Raccoons, Skunks, Chipmunks, Squirrels, Bambos Cyclist, Hikers, Police, Park Rangers, Caltrans Please slow down to a safe speed before pulling completely off the road if you need to stop. Make sure there is enough room for everyone to stop. If you can't keep up, don't drive beyond your comfort zone, you'll catch up to us at the next stop. Going: 1. 03Z33 2. Jkuchta 3. Cali Yaris 4. Bambo 5. eii 6. 7. Maybe: 2. babie y ?? 3. rningonfumes ?? 4. aeipee13 ?? 5. Malaya1221 ?? 6. supmet ?? 7. neo1985 ?? 8. yaris-me ?? Wish they could go: 1. WeeYari 2. Crandall Pics: Last edited by 03Z33; 05-26-2009 at 11:59 AM.

05-21-2009, 09:28 AM	#7
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ why did you copy all the photos? LOL Anyways... micro cruise, yeah let's do it! __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

05-21-2009, 09:41 AM	#9
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,740	53 miles of twisties I absolutely hate living in an area without real hills, let alone mountains, and every damn road is snapped to a grid. __________________

05-21-2009, 11:58 AM	#10
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Probably NOT Memorial Day then! Maybe the following Monday? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

05-22-2009, 03:39 PM	#11
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Jeff can you post a Google map or something showing this road on a map of the area? I had a hard time explaining where this is to someone. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

05-21-2009, 02:57 AM	#2
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	When gas was cheaper, I use to drive all over the place. Now I think twice. Looks like you had a good time.

05-21-2009, 03:04 AM	#3
jkuchta View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris hatch (red) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 557	I'm down for a cruise on Monday (maybe)!

05-21-2009, 03:17 AM	#4
babie y www.teamvitz.com View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 245	Looks like fun. Let's put something together, so we can do this as a team trip...

05-22-2009, 06:18 PM	#13
neo1985 Drives: yaris hb s Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: temple city Posts: 100	interesting road.. always wanna try it.. but yaa.. lets goooo guys..

05-22-2009, 07:20 PM	#14
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,740	.....and again, DAMN......I wish we had those!!! __________________

05-22-2009, 09:58 PM	#15
Crandall H8R View User's Garage Drives: 08 White RS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: No Funswick Posts: 324	That looks like a really fun drive. I'm jealous. __________________ \|No\|one\|cares\|about\|your\|mods\|

05-23-2009, 01:35 AM	#16
03Z33 View User's Garage Drives: TCR10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,132	I repeated this drive today, on my motorcycle this time. Even more fun :) How's Monday June 1'st for everyone? We can make it a late morning run (just after traffic) with Lunch in Wrightwood and some drinks at Newcombs Ranch on the return... should get us home before the rush hour traffic.

05-23-2009, 03:21 AM	#17
rningonfumes Drives: Yaris Sedan 5MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 865	...got my interest. Hey Jeff, what do you ride? __________________

05-23-2009, 03:25 AM	#18
Malaya1221 super duper M*******TOR Drives: 2007 jahPANIS egg(Sarao Phil) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 1,011	^ he has augusta brutale

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