CA Route 36 from Esparto to Wilbur Springs

16 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

This route is crappy for sport bikes. I guess it could be cool on a harley, maybe going through the almond festival. But if you are a young guy on a sport bike, dont do it! it sucks, just go hwy 5 to hwy 20. Thats a better route. Too many small towns and slow speed limits. no good twists.

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Took this ride on 1/28/18

The directions as described work well and the best way to tackle this road. The bottom section is through farm land, then starts rolling hills for a bit around Cache Creek Casino. That is a great place to stop for bikes with a smaller gas tank. The canyon ride begins shortly after this and is (somewhat obviously) the most fun part of the ride. As per much of the Nor-Cal canyon rides, there are potential for rock/mud slides and there were in a couple of places softball sized rocks on the road. So, lots of care needs to be taken - especially on the blind corners.