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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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BMW_Dave
October 18, 2020
13 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
I've rarely seen 140 miles of hilly, twisties that were as pristine and as much fun as this road. We didn't see didn't see as much as a pothole or loose gravel on this ride. This road is for those who don't want a zillion tourist stops along the way. For those that want to enjoy the freedom from heavy traffic and a great stretch of asphalt. Two potential issues to be aware of 1) fuel up before you leave as there are limited options along the way, and 2) there can be stretches with a significant amount of local farm traffic. So, if you're impatient choose your day/time accordingly. Otherwise, you're gonna love this route.
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Guest
February 23, 2008
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
I road this first time two years ago and I agree with the comment, after this every road is easier. I would like the guys who ride Deal's Gap to come out and take this raod for comparrison
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SJ_Phil
December 31, 2020
154 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Hard to tell which road is better? 299 or 36? Do them both!
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