Ridge Route – Halfway Inn

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Ridge Route – Halfway Inn

At the pulloff for the Halfway Inn looking toward White Mountain
Concrete ruins of one of the structures

The Halfway Inn, otherwise known as Kelly’s Halfway Inn, was very close to the halfway point between Los Angeles and Bakersfield. It was a small establishment, having a small camping area, cafe, and a gas pump.

Looking south near Kelly’s
Just north of the Halfway Inn at one of the larger realignments
Late 1920’s view of the same location as above. First curve to the left is the same as the one in the image above. Courtesy – Caltrans
Similar view in 2020

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