DIRECTIONS & PARKING
RACE LOCATION
The race is located at the Mountain High East Resort off the 2-Highway (Big Pines Hwy) in Wrightwood, California.
Mountain High East
Wrightwood, California
(approximately 1-mile east of the west resort).
EVENT PARKING
There is a large parking lot at Mountain High East resort. General parking is $5 on race day, cash only!
NO PARKING
Absolutely NO parking on 2-HWY or any areas outside of Mountain High. Any cars that park on the road shoulder during the race day will be towed at the car owner's expense.
DIRECTIONS
Getting to Mountain High is quick and easy, below are directions from the most common Southern California regions.
FROM LOS ANGELES
Located just 20 minutes off Interstate 15 making it quick and easy to find. Simply take Interstate 10, the 60 Freeway, or the 210 Freeway East to Interstate 15 North. Exit Highway 138 West. Make a left on Highway 2. You will find Mountain High just three miles past the town of Wrightwood. Travel time from downtown Los Angeles is just 90 minutes.
FROM ORANGE COUNTY
Take the 91 Freeway to Interstate 15 North. Exit Highway 138 West. Make a left on Highway 2. You will find Mountain High just three miles past the town of Wrightwood. Travel time from Orange County is less than 75 minutes.
FROM SFV, SCV, & ANTELOPE VALLEY
Mountain High is so close to the Antelope Valley that its night lighting can be seen from Palmdale, Lancaster, and the entire surrounding area. From the San Fernando or Santa Clarita Valley take Interstate 5 to Highway 14 North. Exit Pearblossom Highway 138 East. Make a right on Largo Vista. Then follow the signs to Mountain High. Drive time from the junction of Highway 14 and Highway 138 is just 45 minutes.
FROM SAN DIEGO
Though it may not appear so on the map, Mountain High is San Diego's closest winter resort by more than 30 minutes. Take Interstate 15 North. Exit Highway 138 West. Make a left on Highway 2 and go three miles past the town of Wrightwood. Travel time from downtown San Diego is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
PARKING
Fee: $5 CASH
Mountain High East
Wrightwood, California
(approximately 1-mile east of the west resort).
Pull into the parking lot and go right to the booth to pay, then follow parking monitors to park.
There is absolutely NO PARKING outside of Mountain High East parking lot, cars will be ticketed and/or towed at your expense.
CARPOOL
We recommend to buddy up with your friends or teammates and carpool to the race. This will save you parking fees and it's simply more fun to go to the race together!
CASH
General event parking is $5 cash. Bring cash for parking and refreshments at the race festival. There is no VIP parking as the general parking is near by the race festival.
GEAR CHECK
Gear check will be available at the race. Have your bib number on your bag or use a tag when checking in. Limit bags to essentials only for race day. $2 cash only.
PARKING TIPS
Do not park outside of designated parking areas, cars will be towed. Lock your car and hide any valuables. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
GRIT OCR @ MT. HIGH DATE: 8/21/2021
You will push yourself, it will be hard and rewarding, you will love it!
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