Napa to the Shores of Lake Berryessa

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

Fun road, very remote. The road quality is poor, and is unpaved in sections. During rainy months, the local creeks flood the road. I've not see a single other vehicle on the road when I've gone. Enduro would probably have the most fun here. Going from North to south it spits you out at Berryessa, where the road quality notably improves and traffic picks up slightly. Overall expect great scenery but slow riding. Be aware that you may have to turn back at some point if the road is flooded and plan gas accordingly.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Enduro

We rode this route and did not enjoy it as much as other rides (Woodside, CA) The view at the lake however was very nice. There are several patches to this road and some areas near the lake farther north are spotty going to Clear Lake. There were also many cars to get bunched up with and had to back off to give room to run through turns. Its better to go in the morning. I don't think we'll go back unless with a group.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

This is a very cool area to ride. US 128 and 121 are both fun roads to ride with lots of twists and turns. I just got back from riding Berryesa-Knoxville Rd for the first time. From the 128 turn off at Turtle Rock Cafe to where you cross Lake Berryesa, the road is very good and the views are great. Things deteriorate quickly once you leave the lake. The road is in terrible shape for about 15-20 miles. It felt more like off roading at times as plodded along dodging potholes that were lurking in the shadows and were hard to see. My wife and I agreed that this ride was a "one and done" for us.

Next time I will stay on 128. Loop through the Pope Valley area. This ends up looping back to 128, but the road is much better and you can drive the twisties at speed.