WCG - Routes and Things to See/Do

[Tyler]

Here are a few route ideas as well as a list of things to see/do in the area... something for everyone! Feel free to chime in with any suggestions and I'll add them to the list. We're getting closer!!

TASTY ROUTES!
Mad as a JWilly Hatter - Hwy 1, Ave of the Giants, 299, 3, 36 - 12.5 hrs, 503 miles	https://goo.gl/maps/RE3yvR6qjLv1jSrj9
The Big Kahunga - 1, Ave of the Giants, 36/Mad River Burger Bar, Alderpoint Rd, Brandscomb Rd - 8.5 hrs, 336 miles	https://goo.gl/maps/vqTpyMKwt6mSBWJQ7
Where the Hell Are We?? - Hwy 1, Boonville Rd, Philo Greenwood Rd, Mendocino, Comptche-Ukiah Rd, Hwy 20 - 5.5 hrs, 207 miles	https://goo.gl/maps/B23gaufnzsrfYHtP7
Just Chillin' - Hwy 1, Annapolis, Skaggs Springs, 128, Flynn Creek, Comptche-Ukiah - 5 hrs, 198 miles	https://goo.gl/maps/tKJc47ryvWa5m2uL8
Goat Galore - 128, Westside, 116, Cazadero/King Ridge, Tin Barn, Hwy 1 - 5.75 hrs, 222 miles	https://goo.gl/maps/YBLgywxw8GEB9gtT6
Dueling Banjos I - The Lost Coast - not for the weak of heart (watch out for monster potholes and patches of unpaved road) - 7.25 hrs, 285 miles	https://goo.gl/maps/wgDcCzzxBj6YHo9U7
Dueling Banjos II (from Bugnatr) - Lost Coast via Shelter Cove -This does have a couple short gravel sections or can be bypassed by not going through Ettesburg but going Mattole Rd. via the Humbolt Redwood State park. - 8 hrs, 289 miles	https://goo.gl/maps/7KXZQtivSEkb2ZsU7
Mendocino Pass (from Bugnatr) - This one is for ADV bikes and is a monster but can be done with an early start. About 30 + miles of easy gravel forest road and includes elevation to almost 7,000 feet. - 9 hrs, 275 miles	https://goo.gl/maps/eExGUsD15VguC9wz5
WARNING: There are a lot of pot farms in Mendocino County so beware if you go offroad from the beaten path into nowhere. Folks who run these farms take their businesses very seriously and are extremely wary of strangers.
THINGS TO DO/SEE!
Glass Beach - not a lot of glass left but if you're diligent, you can find some (but don't take it with you!)
Drive Thru Tree - right near the junction of 1 and 101, always a great photo opp!
The Peg House - right near the junction of 1 and 101, great burgers!
MacKerricher State Park
Van Damme State Park
Skunk Train: Wolf Tree Turn from Willits
Skunk Train: Pudding Creek Express from Fort Bragg
Mendocino Headlands State Park
Mendocino Cafe - cute place for lunch
Mendocino Coast Botannical Gardens
Kayak Mendocino
Nahara Healing Arts (Massage) - for those with SOs that might like a little pampering

 

[Panman]

Great rides Tyler!
Anyone riding 36 should check out Cheatham Grove!

Linky

 

[Tyler]

Thought I'd start throwing out some road porn to get all y'all excited... there will be more...

Orr Springs Rd

Sections of Hwy 1 between Fort Bragg and Leggett

 

[Panman]

Quit Teasing me!

 

[art miller]

Thought I'd start throwing out some road porn to get all y'all excited... there will be more...

Orr Springs Rd

Sections of Hwy 1 between Fort Bragg and Leggett

I've done those as well. Another good one is Mines Road from Pleasanton to Junction and then from there to Mt. Hamilton and down to San Jose. You will not fall asleep on that route.

 

[Cyclepath]

Geez Tyler, right after navigating them with my Feejer, I may be tempted rent a GoKart and enjoy those tasty curves a 2nd time.

 

[Tyler]

I've done those as well. Another good one is Mines Road from Pleasanton to Junction and then from there to Mt. Hamilton and down to San Jose. You will not fall asleep on that route.

True but San Jose is a bit far away for a day ride from Fort Bragg though...

 

[escapefjrtist]

Tasty bits there. Keep them coming T!

~G

 

[Bugnatr]

A visit to the black sand beaches of the Lost Coast is always worth the ride

 

[Ciscoz]

Tyler, what's all the fuss about twisty roads? Up here on the Prairies we put our bike on autopilot and wake about an hour later when we come to our first curve. Here are pix from our Nakusp trip last year, middle Saskatchewan. Looking west, north, and east. Even our gravel roads don't have curves haha. You guys and your curves... sounds like alot of unnecessary work..
... enjoy your trip guys. Sorry we won't be able to make this one. Looks like it's going to be a blast.

 

[Bugnatr]

Must have at least one picture of your bike in one of these.

 

[russperry]

A picture of Gayle on the back of the FJR? - now that was a couple of moons ago

 

[Ignacio]

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A visit to the black sand beaches of the Lost Coast is always worth the ride

I remember descending down that slope for the first time.....nobody around and surreal open space. Great ride and drive!

 

[sullivan]

We'll miss the group by 6 weeks! But looking forward reading/absorbing all of this information for our motorcycle ride from Maine. Thanks. Looking forward to my first trip to your coast since 1985!

 

[Tyler]

We'll miss the group by 6 weeks! But looking forward reading/absorbing all of this information for our motorcycle ride from Maine. Thanks. Looking forward to my first trip to your coast since 1985!

Happy to answer any questions or share info on routes, etc. you may have for your trip!

 

[Tyler]

Just a couple of views along the coast... so many to be had!

 

[gregory]

Gregory and Pocahontas are heading to Willis on Friday for the Skunk Train Wolf Tree Turn.
JSNS.

 

[Tyler]

Gregory and Pocahontas are heading to Willis on Friday for the Skunk Train Wolf Tree Turn.
JSNS.

A couple of us are planning on that on the way out of town on Sunday morning...

 

[gregory]

Did I say Friday? I so meant Sunday..........

Can't wait to see ya all

 

[Bugnatr]

Bradley and Pocahontas are heading to Willis on Friday for the Skunk Train Wolf Tree Turn.
JSNS.

FIFY