California Motorcycle Roads and Trips

Highway 32 - from Chico to Lake Almanor (Mar 08)

… lots of elevation changes different rock formations, steep canyons, Deer creek with 5 bridges crossings, pastures, Lake Almanor

Secret Entrance to Yosemite & Cherry Lake
Road (Nov 07)

… trip takes you near the almost secret Hetch Hetchy entrance to Yosemite … you'll pass Cherry Lake with a campground … wonderful tree-lined road … GREAT twisties for miles and miles and miles!

Reno to Lake Tahoe Loop (Sep 07)

… from peaceful cattle grazing meadows, with no traffic in sight to steep twisty Cliffside roads climbing up to Lake Tahoe … postcard vistas abound ... sheer cliffs on one side and rock face on the other … fabulous camp grounds, national forests restaurants and roadside bars all along the ride

"Twisty Road - Next 140 miles!!!" (Aug 07)

… goes through the redwood forest … but you won't have much time to take your eyes off the twisties anyway!!! … most likely the craziest elevation changes you will ever see 140 miles of twisty heaven! ,I'm not kidding !!

Napa to the Shores of Lake Berryessa (Apr 07)

… the hills of the Napa Valley … travel about 15 magnificent miles as the road that hugs the shore of wonderful Lake Berryessa … Sunday mornings there's a restaurant that gets full of bikes of all types where 121 and 128 meet

Highway 120 - Tioga Pass Road (Nov 06)

… simply one of the most beautiful areas of California, and the United States… while cruising in between the 100-foot tall trees that line the roadway, you pass by large open meadows covered with colorful natural flowers and blooms as well as occasional cascading waterfalls

Mosquito Ridge Road (Jun 06)

… a wonderful road to nowhere … if you want to get out of civilization fast, this is your trip … breath taking views of snow capped Sierra Mountains will be in the background as you dive into this canyon … no shops, restaurants, gas stations, or hotels along this road

Highway 70; Feather River Canyon (Jun 05)

… travel up the Feather River Canyon … waterfalls, pass through tunnels cut into the rocky side of the Canyon, high Canyon walls … more than enough turns "sweeping and tight" to please anyone … a couple of other "Resorts" still operating along the road

Yuba River Ride; Hallelujah Junction to Emigrant
Gap (Mar 05)

… cruising along the north fork of the Yuba River on a windy road often times through the bottom of a canyon that is extremely beautiful … hills and straight-aways to break up the ride & give you a little bit of everything … Nevada city, which has that great old town atmosphere to walk around in

Highway 120 to Benton Ride (Mar 05)

… pass through ponderosa pines, into wide open plateaus with snow capped mountains all around … 47 miles … end up at the far east side of Yosemite National Park

Lost World (Nov 03)

… begins in rural farm and ranch country just outside of Sequoia National Park … meanders into arid rolling hills and small mountains - becoming more scenic with every mile … this section of the trip deserves 5 stars … Bass Lake is a tourist trap that's not too busy in October

Sierra Way to The Mighty 190! (Apr 08)

… quite easily the most entertaining road I have ever been on ... this is a must ride if you're within 200 miles of this area!!!

The Sweet 94! (Nov 07)

… creek beds, and then some nice canyon-like sections with steep drop offs ala the mountains … road is not just well paved, but groomed, and graded with lots of sloping, positive camber turns, as well as nice open stretches to throttle out

The lost highway 58 - Bakersfield to San Luis
Obispo (Aug 06)

… Hwy 58 is a roller-coaster all the way to the coast … ride offers giant sweepers with giddying changes in elevation run through pastoral farmland for more than an hour … arrive at San Luis Obispo's back door

Doorstep to Sequoia National Park -
SR-245 (Jul 06)

… you ascend up the hill, the scenery changes from rolling grass hills to pine trees and forest …as long as the roadway is clean, the pavement is great!

Highway 74 - Hemet to Indian Wells (Mar 06)

… wonderful scenery … transitioning to desert on the Indian Wells side … starts out twisty as you climb to the top … at the top the road is fairly straight … a couple of restaurants. I can recommend Paradise Corner at the intersection of Hwy 74 and Hwy 371

The Awesome 74 to Lake Elsinore (Jul 05)

… you will truly be amazed at the breathtaking view of Mt. Elsinore as route 74 sits thousands of feet above the lake and its valley. 74 then quickly descends down to the lake and town … two bar/diner places along the ride that cater specifically to the bike crowd Hell's kitchen and "Lookout Roadhouse"

San Diego Highway S2 (Feb 05)

… fantastic panoramic view of the Laguna and Volcan Mountains … old stagecoach wheel tracks still survive after almost 150 years ... pink desert hues of the Borrego Badlands … The Lazy Lizard bar is a real gem of a desert pub in Ocotillo

The Palomar Mtn/Hwy 76 Loop (Nov 03)

… the most technical road in Southern California … climbing mountains and have great vistas of the surrounding areas and you'll be traveling through some lush forests … rock solid 5 in the motorcycle road quality category … have to stop at "Mother's Kitchen" at the top

Topanga Canyon Loop (Sep 03)

… see some of the only remaining rural areas in the vicinity of LA while meandering through some awesome twisted mountain roads … plenty of sweet mountain views and then you'll go through some cool shady canyon roads … it was like I found a whole new world on these back roads

Palos Verdes Peninsula Tour (Aug 03)

… scenery on this trip is the best coastal scenery you are going to find in LA County … only 40 minutes or so from downtown LA. If you live in/near LA and haven't discovered it yet, you've really been missing out on an incredible coastal area! … tours of an old lighthouse

Highway 198; Sequoia National Park (Aug 03)

… huge rock formations, grand vistas of mountains and valleys, and, best of all, a GIANT sequoia nearly 300 feet tall … perfect layout with tight curves and tight switchbacks with plenty of elevation changes … your tires will grab on to this stuff like glue

Pacific Coast Cruise -- Hwy 1 (Jan 99)

… world-class scenic ride takes you along the famed California Route One starting in Monterey California and ending (or starting) in Morro Bay ... see a number of light houses, 18th century Spanish missions … don't miss one of California's most visited tourist site - Hearst's paradise