California North Coast

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State: California
Date Submitted: May 18, 2011
Submitted by: MCR Contributor
Motorcycle Road Length: 243 Miles

Written Directions

Start in Bodega Bay, about 30 miles north of San Francisco on CA HWY 1. Stay on CA HWY 1 north to Legget where it will meet US HWY 101 and go north towards Eureka. The Avenue of the Giants is well marked by signs (CA HWY 254) and parallels US HWY 101 for about 35 miles from about 2 miles north of Garberville to about 2 miles south of Scoita. Get back on US HWY 101 for the remainder of the ride to Eureka.

Scenery

The beautiful coastline and the awe inspiring redwood groves.

Road Quality

Road winds along the coast and enters the "twisties" north of Westport as you cross the Coast Range to HWY 101. Avenue of the Giants is preferred over the freeway so you don't miss the groves.

Roadside Amenities

After crossing the Russian River about 20 miles into the ride you come to historic Fort Ross. Mendicino is a pretty coastal town to wander through. From Leggit to Eureka there are numerous places to stop and wander through the groves of Redwoods.

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Reviewed by JCZ on January 23, 2012 (1 out of 1 members found this review useful.)
Creator: JCZ
motorcycle_year: 2010
motorcycle_make: Screamin Eagle Street Glide
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: Hwy. 1 north is the ultimate road to ride and you will be worn out at the end of a long day. You'll pass several lighthouses along the route. In the spring or fall is the best time to ride it.....mid summer will always have morning fog.
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