Essex, California · San Bernardino County · Facility
Protection for a Historic Symbol of Our Past (Brochure attached) Although U.S. Highway 66 was decommissioned, travel along Route 66/National Trails Highway is just as busy today as it was in 1950. ALERT: Route 66 is closed between Mountain Springs Road and Kelbaker Road due to flood damage.
Protection for a Historic Symbol of Our Past (Brochure attached) Although U.S. Highway 66 was decommissioned, travel along Route 66/National Trails Highway is just as busy today as it was in 1950. ALERT: Route 66 is closed between Mountain Springs Road and Kelbaker Road due to flood damage.
Route 66 travels from Santa Monica, California to Chicago, Illinois. Some sections no longer exist please reference a state map for the area you choose to visit.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Heading to Route 66 (Piute Crossing)? A few things to know before you go:
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