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4.1 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.1
10 Reviews

Castro Valley to Berkeley

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By speedee911 (5 McR Points) on Mar 27, 2012

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mchilese
January 7, 2016
The twisties and scenery really make you forget…
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cerber717
2 McR Points
October 18, 2014
Very beautiful route, Mix of slow and medium…
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Written Directions

Take Redwood Rd. exit on I-580 in Castro Valley and head north. Follow Redwood rd. for 10 miles until you reach Pinehurst Rd., take a right on Pinehurst rd and follow Pinehurst for another 7 miles, at which point Pinehurst turns into Skyline Blvd. Ride on Skyline for 2 miles until you reach Grizzly Peak Blvd., make a right onto Grizzly Peak. Ride on Grizzly Peak for about 5 miles until you reach Centennial Drive, where you can park.

Scenery

O.K. views on the beginning part of route, Redwood Rd. Amazing views at destination, in Berkeley. Trip takes you right above UC Berkeley. San Francisco, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge can all be seen.

Drive Enjoyment

Route has lots of turns and twisties, as well as elevation changes. Road surface can be bad in some areas, but OK overall. Gravel/oil rarely seen, but always keep an eye out.

Tourism Opportunities

Route not long enough to consider amenities. Do it for the ride and spectacular views.
 

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PerryRides
May 4, 2020
15 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Adventure Touring
Good variety of roads and scenery. Skyline Drive is like a fast stop-free moto highway (especially fun at night because it's lit). Redwood Road is a classic and timeless road, lined with trees. Then it climbs up the Berkeley hills and it gets sporty. It's nice that's it's so close where people live cause you don't have to drive way out of the way to get some nice road under your wheels.
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Troy Harris
July 11, 2020
78 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Slingshot
The segment of Pinehurst Rd between Canyon Rd and Redwood Rd is one of the most fun ever driven in my Slingshot. This quick little zip thru the redwoods is a three-mile blast in the three-wheeler. And the 13 miles further south along Redwood Rd til you hit the flatlands ain't bad either.
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beercan640
October 16, 2021
49 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Nice ride that you wouldn't think is so close to the City
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