Which riding roads go to Newcomb's Ranch?

Riding roads within 5 miles of Newcomb's Ranch: Angeles Crest Highway (SR-2) (right by it). Each has a page with what the road is like, what to watch for and its crash record.

What are the road conditions to Newcomb's Ranch today?

As of Sat, Nov 14, 2:29 PM Pacific, Caltrans lists 3 closures on SR-2 within 25 miles of Newcomb's Ranch today (2 of them full closures). No chain controls are listed. These lists don't include every closure (Forest Service gates and fire closures can be missing), so check Caltrans QuickMap (quickmap.dot.ca.gov) or call 1-800-427-7623 before you go.

How long does it take to ride to Newcomb's Ranch?

It depends where you start. On our motorcycling map, Ride to… gives the ride time from where you are, or from anywhere you move the map, and plans a route with the weather and the crashes reported along it.

Where does this data come from?

Crash counts are police reports in the California Crash Reporting System (CCRS) on data.ca.gov, counted where they have map coordinates or could be placed from the street names on the report. The place's location is from OpenStreetMap, and the forecast from the National Weather Service.

Rider hangout

Newcomb's Ranch

Restaurant and bar on Angeles Crest Highway, one of the few places to stop on the Crest.

motorcycle crashes within a mile, 2021–2026: 10; motorcycle crashes within a mile, 2021–2026
serious or fatal: 4; serious or fatal
riding roads within 5 mi: 1; riding roads within 5 mi

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Road conditions to Newcomb's Ranch today

As of Sat, Nov 14, 2:29 PM Pacific, Caltrans lists 3 closures on SR-2 within 25 miles of Newcomb's Ranch today (2 of them full closures). No chain controls are listed.

Full closure
3.3 miles East of Newcomb's Ranch → Islip Saddle, Route 39 · Weather Related Conditions · North / South
since Dec 24, no end date listed · Caltrans
Full closure
Islip Saddle/JCT SR 39 → Vincent Gulch Rd · Emergency Work · East / West
since Dec 24, no end date listed · Caltrans
Lane closure (3 of 3 lanes)
Glendale Blvd → Hollywood Freeway via Alvarado St, Route 101 · Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk Work · South
Sat 6:01 PM – Sat 11:59 PM · Caltrans

10 more closures listed later this week

Lane closure (2, 3 of 3 lanes)
Alvarado St → Glendale Blvd · Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk Work · North
Sun 12:01 AM – Sun 5:59 AM; Mon 12:01 AM – Mon 5:59 AM; Tue 12:01 AM – Tue 5:59 AM; Wed 12:01 AM – Wed 5:59 AM; Thu 12:01 AM – Thu 5:59 AM; Fri 12:01 AM – Fri 5:59 AM · Caltrans
Lane closure (2, 3 of 3 lanes)
Glendale Blvd → Alvarado St · Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk Work · South
Sun 12:01 AM – Sun 5:59 AM; Mon 12:01 AM – Mon 4:59 AM; Tue 12:01 AM – Tue 4:59 AM; Wed 12:01 AM – Wed 4:59 AM; Thu 12:01 AM – Thu 4:59 AM; Fri 12:01 AM – Fri 4:59 AM · Caltrans
Lane closure (3, 2 of 3 lanes)
Hollywood Freeway, Route 101 → Cahuenga Blvd · Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk Work · West
Sun 9:01 PM – Mon 4:59 AM; Mon 9:01 PM – Tue 4:59 AM; Tue 9:01 PM – Wed 4:59 AM; Wed 9:01 PM – Thu 4:59 AM; Thu 9:01 PM – Fri 4:59 AM · Caltrans
7 more listings
- Lane closure (2 of 2 lanes)
  Cahuenga Blvd → Hollywood Freeway, Route 101 · Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk Work · East
  Sun 11:01 PM – Mon 5:59 AM; Mon 10:01 PM – Tue 5:59 AM; Tue 10:01 PM – Wed 5:59 AM; Wed 10:01 PM – Thu 5:59 AM; Thu 10:01 PM – Fri 5:59 AM · Caltrans
- Alternating Lanes
  Desert Front Rd → Sheep Creek Dr · Electrical Work · West
  Mon 7:01 AM – Mon 3:01 PM; Tue 7:01 AM – Tue 3:01 PM; Wed 7:01 AM – Wed 3:01 PM · Caltrans
- Lane closure (1 of 1 lanes)
  Big Pines Highway → Los Angeles-San Bernardino County Line · Emergency Work · East
  Mon 8:01 AM – Mon 3:59 PM; Tue 8:01 AM – Tue 3:59 PM; Wed 8:01 AM – Wed 3:59 PM · Caltrans
- Lane closure (1, 2 of 3 lanes)
  Sunset Blvd → Effie St · Utility Work · North
  Mon 9:01 AM – Mon 2:30 PM · Caltrans
- Lane closure (2 of 2 lanes)
  Western Ave → Hollywood Freeway, Route 101 · Bridge Construction · East
  Mon 11:01 PM – Tue 5:59 AM; Tue 11:01 PM – Wed 5:59 AM; Wed 11:01 PM – Thu 5:59 AM; Thu 11:01 PM – Fri 5:59 AM · Caltrans
- One-way traffic control
  Scrub oak dr → Desert Front Rd · Core Drilling · West
  Tue 8:01 AM – Tue 3:01 PM · Caltrans
- One-way traffic control
  Desert Front Rd · Core Drilling · West
  Wed 8:01 AM – Wed 3:01 PM · Caltrans

Checked Sat, Nov 14, 2:29 PM Pacific, from Caltrans. These lists don't include every closure: Forest Service gates and fire closures can be missing, so check Caltrans QuickMap or call 1-800-427-7623 before you go. All riding roads this week

Weather at Newcomb's Ranch this week

Weather

TodayMostly Sunny48° / 37°5 mph0%

SunMostly Sunny51° / 41°5 mph1%

MonPartly Sunny then Chance Light Rain47° / 37°10 mph54%

TueMostly Sunny40° / 32°10 mph12%

WedMostly Sunny43° / 35°10 mph71%

ThuLight Rain Likely40° / 32°20 mph72%

FriSunny40° / 32°10 mph13%

National Weather Service forecast at Newcomb's Ranch (5,636 ft). Mountain weather changes with height.

Is it safe to ride a motorcycle to Newcomb's Ranch?

We don't rate places, roads or trails as safe or unsafe: crash counts can't say how risky a ride is, and places riders like draw more riders, so they see more crashes. What the records show: 10 motorcycle crashes were reported within a mile of Newcomb's Ranch from 2021–2026, 4 of them serious or fatal (2 fatal). The most were at State Route 2 (Angeles Crest Highway) & Mile Post Marker 50.17 (4). The riding roads that lead there: Angeles Crest Highway (SR-2) (161 crashes along 73.3 mapped miles). What to watch for on Angeles Crest Highway (SR-2): Sections close in winter for snow and after rockslides. Expect sand and rocks in corners, fast traffic from other riders on weekends, and no phone signal for long stretches.

Riding roads that get you there

Angeles Crest Highway (SR-2)High mountain sweepers and tight corners through the San Gabriel Mountains.Passes right by it · 73.3 mi of road · 161 motorcycle crashes (15 fatal)

Where motorcycle crashes cluster near Newcomb's Ranch

4 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
State Route 2 (Angeles Crest Highway) & Mile Post Marker 50.17
Falls and fixed objects
4 of 4 crashes were a fall or hitting an object, with no other vehicle involved. Traffic is posted at about 55 mph.
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3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
SR-2 (Angeles Crest Highway) & Caltrans Chilao Yard
Falls and fixed objects
2 of 3 crashes were a fall or hitting an object, with no other vehicle involved. Traffic is posted at about 55 mph.
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How motorcyclists crash near Newcomb's Ranch

80% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip.

Common questions about Newcomb's Ranch

Where is Newcomb's Ranch?: Restaurant and bar on Angeles Crest Highway, one of the few places to stop on the Crest. Its location is 34.32977, -118.00202.
Which riding roads go to Newcomb's Ranch?: Riding roads within 5 miles of Newcomb's Ranch: Angeles Crest Highway (SR-2) (right by it). Each has a page with what the road is like, what to watch for and its crash record.
What are the road conditions to Newcomb's Ranch today?: As of Sat, Nov 14, 2:29 PM Pacific, Caltrans lists 3 closures on SR-2 within 25 miles of Newcomb's Ranch today (2 of them full closures). No chain controls are listed. These lists don't include every closure (Forest Service gates and fire closures can be missing), so check Caltrans QuickMap (quickmap.dot.ca.gov) or call 1-800-427-7623 before you go.
How long does it take to ride to Newcomb's Ranch?: It depends where you start. On our motorcycling map, Ride to… gives the ride time from where you are, or from anywhere you move the map, and plans a route with the weather and the crashes reported along it.
Where does this data come from?: Crash counts are police reports in the California Crash Reporting System (CCRS) on data.ca.gov, counted where they have map coordinates or could be placed from the street names on the report. The place's location is from OpenStreetMap, and the forecast from the National Weather Service.

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All places to ride to

Picked by us. Location from OpenStreetMap. Crashes: motorcycle crashes reported within a mile, 2021–2026, from the California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), counted where the report has map coordinates or could be placed from its street names. Weather: National Weather Service. Check opening hours and closures before you go. How the data works.