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83 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I planned a ride from Orange County based off of the reviews on this site! Ya'll did NOT disappoint me! First off, plan more time than you need for pictures and construction. Second, plan more time for construction and/or check for important updates; such as, the last section of construction limited vehicles to specific times and I ended up rushing just a little to make it thru instead of waiting around for a couple hours. I took this route from Red Bluff after bombing up the 5 the day before. Don't forget to stop and take your pic right away in front of the sign!! After enjoying non stop curves and twisties, I treated myself to riding from Fortuna all the way to Dana Point on the 1/101.

9 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

Note: As of June 2020, Route 36 is closed in 2-3 sections. In two sections, the road is down to 1 lane - 15-25 minute wait. Towards the Western end (approximately 25 miles East of Fortuna) the road is closed completely and only allows passage at 12p and 5p. Plan accordingly. This route is challenging and unforgettable. The 140 miles will take you most of the day due to the "rollercoaster" design in many parts. WARNING: Cross-traffic may drift into your lane on tight curves (and because they're typically driving on 4 wheels). Highlights: • Red Bluff - Cute town at the start of 36 • Mad River - Burger Bar (awesome breakfast/lunch stop) • Dinsmore - Gas/Store (5 miles from complete road closure) • Burr Valley - This is the payoff • Burr Valley - Road has been de-twistied (the reason for road closure). For fun, look on Google Maps of what the road used to look like. Apparently, truckers complained so much they straightened it out. Hidden Gem: At the 36 coastal end-point, there is a little town called Ferndale. This place is

9 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

Note: As of June 2020, Route 36 is closed in 2-3 sections. In two sections, the road is down to 1 lane - 15-25 minute wait. Towards the Western end (approximately 25 miles East of Fortuna) the road is closed completely and only allows passage at 12p and 5p. Plan accordingly. This route is challenging and unforgettable. The 140 miles will take you most of the day due to the "rollercoaster" design in many parts. WARNING: Cross-traffic may drift into your lane on tight curves (and because they're typically driving on 4 wheels). Highlights: • Red Bluff - Cute town at the start of 36 • Mad River - Burger Bar (awesome breakfast/lunch stop) • Dinsmore - Gas/Store (5 miles from complete road closure) • Burr Valley - This is the payoff • Burr Valley - Road has been de-twistied (the reason for road closure). For fun, look on Google Maps of what the road used to look like. Apparently, truckers complained so much they straightened it out. Hidden Gem: At the 36 coastal end-point, there is a little victorian village called Ferndale.

154 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Been on this road twice now. Awesome. Wish I could show you some pics. Big long high-speed sweepers towards Arcata. Stop off at the Big Foot Museum in China Flats.

104 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

NorCal Riding at it's best!

55 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Went through in summer 2019. After the wild fires. Once past that it was breath taking. Fill up when every you can

48 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

The most fun! Marge and I laughed for a couple hours. Pay attention to the road as the signs are not always correct. There was a sign that said 90 degree turn to the right, but the road went left, only in California!

110 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

One of the million great roads in this state

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I lived in this area 30 years ago, but never rode my motorcycle on this particular highway.
My wife and I entered this hyw out of Red Bluff, Ca and we were so delighted by the memory and beauty of it.
We stopped several time along the way to take in the summit elevations views.
There is a jct at Wildwood where a gentleman is re establishing an old restaurant that burnt down several years ago.
It is primary just a barista for now but a must stop and visit the owner and staff, they were a delight and are bikers as well.
The Redwoods were amazing and soulful.
We finished our ride for the day in Eureka, Ca and took Hyw 299 to Redding, which is another fantastic ride which brings you to some ry quaint towns for great food and people.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I road this first time two years ago and I agree with the comment, after this every road is easier. I would like the guys who ride Deal's Gap to come out and take this raod for comparrison

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Standard

Kudos on posting 36. From Redding, we have made the coast trip many times on the Hwy, and walk away with a smile every time. Either direction! It's a little nicer to head west early on a summer morning and get to the coast in the cool mid day. Then binge on seafood at the nearest wharf restaurant. It's anywhere from there. Because all is well with the world. Aren't sport bikes the greatest?

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

In 2008 I rode this path coming back to Canada from Vegas. Phenominal route, and ended up blowing a rear tire in one of the turns just past Bridgeville. The most memorable part of the trip, besides the fantastic scenery, was the 3 hrs waiting for the tow truck while visiting with some other riders who lived 2 miles from where I broke down. Friendships forged, countries compared, and I learned a lot about Humboldt County! Ride started in dayllight, ended in the dark which made it even more spectacular! Would love to do it again and this time finish it all the way!