Ridge Route – Reservoir Summit

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Ridge Route – Reservoir Summit

Looking north toward Reservoir Summit

Reservoir Summit was named after the reservoir built to hold water for the construction of the Ridge Route. A restaurant and gas station existed here as well. Its location was on the road hanging over the cliff. Only the foundations remain.

Reservoir at Reservoir Summit
Just south of Reservoir Summit, some repairs have been made to the roadway.
1920’s asphalt with the 1919 concrete on the south grade of Reservoir Summit
North of Reservoir Summit

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