Murrieta to Carlsbad - Mountains to Beach

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Enduro

First, unfortunately, the ride in the description is not the same as what the map shows. The description starts on Clinton Keith, but the map starts further south on De Luz from Guava. for those who don't know the area, if you look at the map were the start shows in Murrieta and follow Washington to the northwest, you'll find Clinton Keith next to the Bear Creek Golf Club just after Washington turns into Palomar.

I ride the route from Clinton Keith practically everyday to work and back. The only difference is that I take S. Mission in Fallbrook all the way to the 76 and then take that directly to work. I have, occasionally, taken Olive Hill Rd to 76, but didn't know I could get to College from there. I'll have to try that the next time I'm not late for work (ha!)

The steep hills were a bit worrisome, at first, and the turns on those hills are off-camber. You shouldn't need too much brake if you just keep it in 2nd, lean back and take it slow.

The Santa Rosa Plateau is quite beautiful, especially on a clear night. Speaking of nights on the Plateau, it can get chilly up there, even in summer, and almost guaranteed to be foggy the last mile before you get to the first steep hill (leaving Murrieta into De Luz)

Have a great ride and be safe.

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

This is an awesome route. I may have deviated slightly, though, from the description. It started with beautiful hilly country in Murrietta then went to steep and curvy terrain, which suddenly dropped you into orchards prior to Fallbrook. I wish I had a camera or GoPro at the time because it was so picturesque.

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

North east side of this road is currently gravel and pretty difficult, but you can take RANCHO CALIFORNIA RD instead which is really not out of the way. Lots of twists and turns and hills and beautiful sights. Very few cars except on the south end where walmart is.