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You are posting this in the community feedback section which is for issues with the website itself. Hopefully the moderators will move it to the appropriate section. Also, no idea what the "grapevine" is. I am guessing, if you know, you know, but I never heard of it.
- dave54Sep 16, 2024Nomad
The 'Grapevine' is the section of Interstate 5 north between Los Angeles and Bakersfield. Specifically, the north side of the pass between Tejon Summit and Bakersfield. A long grade, but well within the safe capacities of any modern vehicle and trailer combination.
The old highway, before the interstate was built, was called the grapevine for the numerous curves and very steep grades on a narrow knifeblade ridgetop. Portions of the old highway still exist, and you can see how the road got its nickname. I swear on some of those old curves you can see the rear of your own vehicle in front of you.
After the interstate was built, the name stuck around.