Sat, Jul 27, 2024

GPX - La Canada to Wrightwood the Long Way Tour

Angeles Crest Highway

About this event

La Canada to Wrightwood the Long Way! July 27, 2024

On July 27th 2024 we'll be driving to Wrightwood via Angeles Crest Highway, and the back side of the San Gabriel Mountains.  This is the long way.  We chose this route due to the closures on Angeles Crest Highway.  This is a different way to get to Wrightwood.  It's a very entertaining route.  If you choose the option, we will be having lunch at our favorite Wrightwood destination, The Grizzly Cafe.

4 Door Porsches are Welcome!

The "Twisties"

Please be advised:  You must be registered for this event to attend.  It takes only a few minutes.  Please do not show up without registering first.  Thank you...

We will start in La Canada, on the top deck of the parking structure at the La Canada Flintridge Town Center,  990 Town Center Dr a, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 near the intersection of Angeles Crest Highway and the 210 Freeway.  See map and directions to follow.

We will meet at 7:30 AM and the first group will depart promptly at 8:30 AM.  The driver meeting will be held at 8:15 AM

We will let you know your Group assignment via email.  Group assignments are random.

Starting up Angeles Crest Highway, the speed limit is 40 MPH until we reach Angeles Forest Highway.  We will observe all speed limits, as they allow ample opportunity for spirited driving.

The destination of the morning drive will be the mountain town of Wrightwood which sits astride the San Andreas Fault, where we end the tour for lunch at the Grizzly Cafe.

For menu : http://www.grizzlycafe.com/Pages/Menu.aspx?DeptID=0

The Grizzly Cafe

Grizzly Cafe

Due to the anticipated size of the event,  participants may be divided into groups. Each group requires a lead and sweep car. Are you willing to fill one of these roles?
Even if you are not a lead or sweep car, all members should be familiar with the PCA Tour Guidelines https://www.pca.org/resource/event-guidelines-tour

For safety reasons, Lead and Sweep Cars will use GMRS Radios set to Channel 7, Sub-channel 20 to alert all participants to road conditions. If you have one, please bring it.

Also write down the Mobile numbers of the Lead and Sweep cars that will be given at the Participants'  Meeting before the start of the tour.

The tour ends in Wrightwood but there are various options for your return trip:

This is a “Rain or Shine” event.

Event requirements

Meet at the upper deck parking at the La Canada Flintridge Town Center, 990 Towne Center Drive, La Canada/Flintridge 91011 

Meeting time: 7:30 A.M.

Driver Meeting: 8:15 AM

1st Group Departure time: 8:30 A.M. Sharp


 

 

Directions to the La Canada Flintridge Town Center, 990 Town Center Drive, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011

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.

Sports Chalet Parking

 

Suggested Donation at event meeting place - $10.00 - for the benefit of Children's Dental Health Clinic

For Questions please contact Jeff Peck at jbpeck@pacbell.net or 310-345-8081 

Entries (41)

DB
Darrill Batte
PW
Patti Williams
JH
Jennifer Hines
EG
Enrique Gallegos
PP
Pol Pittayanuruk
LK
Lisa Kline
RP
Ron Peters
EC
Emahn Counts

Angeles Crest Highway

La Canada, CA

Organizer

Fun Run/Tour organized by

PCA - Grand Prix Region

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