Update on the ride to Thelma’s Family Restaurant.
Our route up to Big Bear seems to have survived the recent pounding from Hilary with a couple of places with minor damage. Cal Trans already show those as cleared. On the other hand the planed route home took us over Onyx Summit and past Angelus Oaks on CA 38. That route is under “full closure” status. I will continue to monitor repair progress on that route. We may end up returning on CA 18, nothing wrong with that.
Notes on the ride to Thelma’s Family Restaurant.
A short run from our meet up location will find us at Cajon Junction, nestled between the San Bernardino Mountains to the east and the San Gabriel Mountains to the west. We turn onto CA 138, heading east, for an easy cruise to Silverwood Lake. As we skirt the Western and Southern shores we are presented with some spectacular views of the sparkling lake off to our left. The scenery and road change to low alpine forest and winding mountain roads as we leave the lake behind and head for the village of Crestline.
Silverwood Lake was created in 1971 as part of the State Water Project by the construction of the Cedar Springs Dam, consequently inundating the former town of Cedar Springs. The growth and development of that small community was due in large part to the efforts of Dr. Carl Hewitt, and his wife Ella. The Hewitts found the valley they would call home, while exploring on Carl’s motorcycle.
Don’t forget to register for this ride on the Event Page, here