Glendora Mountain Road to Mt. Baldy

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State: California
Date Submitted: April 1, 2009
Submitted by: Uncle Vic
Motorcycle Road Length: 22 Miles Miles

Written Directions

From the 210 in Glendora, head north on Grand. Turn right on Foothill, then left on Valley Center. After a quick jog left on E. Sierra Madre, turn right on Glendora Mtn. Rd. If you're unsure of where you are, follow the other bikers. :-) At the top of Glendora Mtn., there is a cutoff to the right that takes you into Baldy Village (12 miles) called Glendora Ridge. Yee-haw!

Scenery

A lot of forest scenery, vast canyon vistas, snow-capped mountains - this is a great scenic route! It takes you up into the Angeles National Forest where you will get out of the city and take in some incredible views!

Road Quality

Very twisty, little traffic (except for other bikers - mostly on sport bikes). Road is well maintained. Glendora Ridge has no center stripe, watch for oncoming traffic around the blind turns.

Roadside Amenities

Restaurants in Mt. Baldy Village, and a nice little country store on Hwy 39 down by the river.

Additional Info

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Reviewed by Guest on July 26, 2010 (1 out of 1 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Jeff
Comment: I ride GMR almost every weekend. It is a very technical ride. Be aware of the sport bikes and bicyclists. It is beter to ride early on the weekends and mid day during the week.
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Reviewed by Guest on July 15, 2010 (1 out of 1 members found this review useful.)
Creator: marcel schiro
motorcycle_year: 2010
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: Glendora Ridge Rd is one of the most unique rides in So Cal. the scenery is pretty amazing for being in our backyard. The foliage is some of the most aromatic you'll find and the forest view is vast and majestic. Caution to the inexperienced... the road is narrow and unmarked for two way traffic much of the 22mi. The crotch-rocket set thinks this road is their own personal Rally. Be sure to stop off at Mt. Baldy lodge for a good Burger and brew... BE SAFE !
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Reviewed by Guest on August 14, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Core
motorcycle_year: 2008
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: Very fun and scenic. Not much traffic on my ride. I only wish it was alot longer of a ride.
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Reviewed by Guest on June 4, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Derek
motorcycle_year: 2008
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: Not a bad ride, Road to Mt Baldy and cut across Glendora Ridge. Saw a couple of deer and some nice scenery. Was an enjoyable day.
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Reviewed by Guest on April 22, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Robs
motorcycle_year: 2006
motorcycle_make: Ducati
motorcycle_type: Sport
Comment: Rode through the road back in November, not having been on it in over 20 years. Impressed by the quality of the road (used to be lots of broken asphalt, pot-holes, and gravel) and enjoyed most aspect of the ride except...seems the particular day I picked to ride, the local Subie drivers decided to use the route as their own special rally stage. After two close calls, I pulled over until I could no longer hear any oversized exhausts echoing off the canyon walls.
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Reviewed by Guest on January 13, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Joel Heckman
motorcycle_year: 2001
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Sport
Comment: Rode this in the easrly afternoon on a weekday. There was little to no traffic. The road was nearly perfect. Glendora Mountain Road was really dirty from the fork with Glendora Ridge Road. Decided to take the Ridge. Not worth it. The lack of a centerline makes the ride downright scary!
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Reviewed by Guest on July 28, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Beccat
motorcycle_year: 2008
motorcycle_make: Suzuki
motorcycle_type: Sport-Touring
Comment: Started on 39 out of Azusa to E Fork to Glendora Mnt Rd to Glenora Ridge Mtn Baldy in July 09. This is a good early morning ride..Just watch the Peeps around E Fork .
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