Ridge Route – Sandberg’s Summit Hotel

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Ridge Route – Sandberg’s Summit Hotel

Earlier view of the hotel, from the early 1920's.
Earlier view of the hotel, from the early 1920’s.
1920's postcard of Sandberg's Hotel.
1920’s postcard of Sandberg’s Summit Hotel.
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Sandberg’s Summit Hotel site
Looking north along the road at Sandberg.

Sandberg’s Summit Hotel was the largest and fanciest hotel on the Ridge Route. It also lasted the longest. Originally built in 1914, it became a major stop on the Ridge Route. Only the foundations remain of what used to be a three story building with large wooden posts supporting it. Some of the locations for these are visible in the foundations. The photo above shows the location of the main structure. The photo below shows an old garage that once existed behind the main structure. The structure burned to the ground on April 29, 1961 when sparks from a fireplace ignited the roof.

Portions of a retaining wall on the site of the hotel.
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From this point north, the old concrete is buried underneath asphalt. Only the telltale cracks show where the concrete lies. Watch for remnants of the wooden barrier that once existed along the entire route.

Looking south from Sandberg.
Original railing just north of Sandberg's.
Original railing just north of Sandberg’s.
Just north of Sandbergs. Old Forest Service Boundary marker.
Just north of Sandbergs near Pine Canyon Road. Old Forest Service Boundary marker.
Signage at Pine Canyon Road, looking south.

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