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4.68 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.68
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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Jul 31, 2007

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Guest
June 3, 2010
Just completed Red Bluff to Fortuna on route 36.…
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July 25, 2009
I was just riding 36 and hwy 3 today it's a great…
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Written Directions

start in REDBLUFF , CA . hwy 36 , going WEST ,towards FORTUNA ,CA . there will be no mistake you are on the right road when you see the twisty road sign that has " next 140 miles " under the arrow . stay on highway 36 until it ends in FORTUNA , CA . ENJOY AND BE SAFE !!! LITTLE OR NO CELL RECEPTION !!!.

Scenery

some pretty decent view's from higher elevations , also goes through the redwood forest ... but you won't have much time to take your eyes off the twisties anyway!!!

Drive Enjoyment

most likely the craziest elevation changes you will ever see (in the eastern portion from red bluff ,CA ) . truly resembles a rollercoaster in spots . this road is 140 miles of twisty heaven ,I'm not kidding !! very good road surface ,though it does get a little rough in spots farther west, and the center line briefly disappears for a few miles farther west . lots of places with out guardrails ,and long drops ,so be careful!!! every road will seem very trivial after you ride this. this 140 miles will take around 4 hours to do.

Note: BE SAFE BE SAFE BE SAFE !!!! most roads we travel don't do anything too "weird" . this is the exception .this road ( mainly on the eastern portion ,first 20 or so miles ) will have you going up a hill , making a right at the top ,and before you can even see over the crest , as your still turning right ,the road goes left .serious. after the rollercoaster road has smoothed out, its somewhat readable from there on ,but NEVER predictable !!! i have some pictures on my myspace page ,will try and get some up here too :-)

The perfect road !!! this is just a very small sample very nice turns

Tourism Opportunities

i seem to remember only 2 gas stations ( neither have super fill waaay up in red bluff ) and maybe 3 spots for food . not much out there but crazy fun !!! Another view along the amazing Rt 36

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Boots And Jeans Riders
September 29, 2020
47 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Live in California so riding this road was a must. Started in Red Bluff and road it westbound, to Fortuna CA. The road has many elevation changes through different terrain, with long sweepers to a few sharp turns. With several pull overs to take in the scenery. Great for all type of bikes, however there aren't many places to fuel up, so make sure you can make the trek without running out of fuel. the road was in pretty good condition, except for several mile towards the end We road it in the middle of the summer and it wasn't bad, a little warm but not hot. As we got closer to the Pacific Ocean, the temperature cooled. The road can get plenty of riders early on the weekends just like any great road, so if you aren't sure of your skills, you might want to save this ride for another time. After all 140 of twisted roadway can be taxing on the body and mind. Stay safe and ride this at your own pace...it isn't a road to try out you newly found skills.
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Guest
April 10, 2014
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Motorcycle Type : Standard
Love 36 but if you go in Jan-Feb. you may have trouble
getting over the 4k high pass, wife & I had snow on the road and had to head up hwy 3 to 299 to get back to our motel in Red Bluff.
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Guest
October 7, 2008
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
A few of us just rode this route this past rainy weekend. For a cruiser it was great fun except when the sun went down and the rains hit, no lights except the cars coming at you and then you loose sight of the road with all of the reflections. Plantina is the first gas out of Red Bluff about 40 miles in. Top off there and you should make it out the other end. Take the 'Avenue of the Giants' after that....awsome
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