SR-39 (San Gabriel Canyon Road)

Post by **JeffH** » Sat Dec 01, 2018 9:26 am

Sign on the 210 this morning announced CA-39 closed in Azusa Canyon due to mudslide.

Post by **Taco** » Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:31 pm

Was cleaned up and open by December 2. There are electronic signs up that state there will be road work until sometime in January. Can’t recall the exact date.

Slowest_Hiker · Post by **Slowest_Hiker** » Fri Dec 27, 2019 1:01 pm

Road closure misinformation so annoying

Caltrans road conditions conditions search had nothing for the 39 this morning, nor was there anything shown on their QuickMap. Sign at the bottom of the canyon said "Open to Crystal Lake.". Yet at the Valley of the Moon it was closed at about 11:30 with 2 officers leaning on the gate saying might open in an hour and a half. So frustrated again at their chronic inability to communicate current conditions ?

Post by **tekewin** » Fri Dec 27, 2019 2:33 pm

Yeah, roads are sketchy with changing winter weather conditions. Many dirt roads also close after rain. I sometimes plan backup hikes if I am unsure about the road to my main hike, but mostly I'm too lazy to do that.

Post by **dima** » Fri Dec 27, 2019 5:15 pm

Did you climb Smith?

Slowest_Hiker · Post by **Slowest_Hiker** » Fri Dec 27, 2019 5:25 pm

LOL, we have been up Smith (years ago, in the rain), but we weren't really outfitted for it today. We drove home and had hot chocolate on the deck while viewing the snow on the mountains.

Slowest_Hiker · Post by **Slowest_Hiker** » Mon Dec 30, 2019 6:22 pm

OK, glad we didn't wait!

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Post by **Sean** » Sun Jan 03, 2021 9:12 am

Here are some scenes from the closed portion of the 39 above Crystal Lake.

Post by **Taco** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 1:29 am

Good news, contractors are repaving the 39. I guess it's chipseal. Chipseal is the cheap shit that sounds like gravel and rides like dogshit, right?

Post by **HikeUp** » Sun Jan 15, 2023 10:28 am

Hwy 39/Azusa Cyn closed 2023-01-15

Probably an obvious bit of info, but it is verified!!! First hand!!! Road is closed starting at Old San Gabirel Cyn Road.

There are some very high water falls running on the west side of the cyn, visible from the closure pt.

Is there a name for them?

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Post by **Sean** » Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:20 am

Is that across from the bridge? It looks like Cactus Slot. See this thread.

Post by **HikeUp** » Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:36 am

Sean wrote: Is that across from the bridge? It looks like Cactus Slot. See this thread.

I took photo from about 100 yds south of the first bridge. X marks the spot where picture taken from, red line marks location of falls, red circle locates first bridge and 2nd red circle is what I couldn't see but I'd imagine would also be a falls - perhaps this is what you are calling Cactus Slot???

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Post by **Sean** » Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:21 pm

Maybe @Taco has named it. It is immediately west of Cactus Slot.

Post by **Taco** » Tue Jan 17, 2023 1:50 am

I am planning on doing that first canyon soon. It doesnt have a name but i keep taking photos of it cause it looks so cool with water running in it. Overhanging 100ft or so first rappel, wild ass guess.

The second one marked near the bridge is Cactus Slot. Its neat looking and kinda cool but the anchors aren’t confidence inspiring. What else is new.

Post by **Taco** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 1:06 am

39 is open again. Rode up tonight. GMR also open.

Post by **Sean** » Mon Sep 07, 2026 8:15 am

Some FB video of damage to the closed portion of SR-39, from San Dimas Mountain Rescue.

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