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4.75 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.75
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Doorstep to Sequoia National Park - SR-245

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Jun 30, 2006

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sgoetz628
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June 17, 2016
If you like tight twisties, this is the road for…
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Guest
May 16, 2008
ridden this road twice it's called the 245.…
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Written Directions

Your route starts in Visalia, CA where you will head east out of town on SR 198 for just a few miles until you come to the SR-198/SR-245 intersection. Now take SR-245 north to and through Woodlake Junction and get ready for the fun to start! Go through the foothills and enjoy the long sweeping turns. Most of the local gas stations have maps of the area which contain most of the major local roads. Continue on SR-245 as it twists and turns its way up to Hwy 180 ... the route's end point.

Scenery

I guess there's scenery around this spectacular road, but who's paying attention? As you ascend up the hill, the scenery changes from rolling grass hills to pine trees and forest.

Drive Enjoyment

Best ridden between May and September when the roads are cleanest. Watch out for the occasional pine cone or the remains of one lying in the middle of the road. As long as the roadway is clean, the pavement is great! Early in the season there will be sand in some corners that's been washed down from the hillsides, but once that's cleaned up, it spectacular.

Tourism Opportunities

You're pretty much in the middle of nowhere on this road. Half-way up is the Mountain House bar. And, towards the end is the Pinehurst Lodge. Both have food and drink, if you desire. At its north end lies SR-180 which can be linked together with the Generals Highway and SR-198 through Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks. Which makes for a day of beautiful roads and scenery.

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Oso
December 24, 2021
30 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
LOTS of twisties! This road demands your attention while you ride it, but is such a pleasure to ride. Most curves are well banked, but you also need to be careful of some that fall away from you - thankfully only a couple of those exist. A stop at the Mountain House tavern is a must and you get the chance to soak in the scenery on clear days out on their deck. When you reach highway 180, a left turn and about 15 miles more will bring you to a place to fill up -- then turn around and run the route in reverse - you will be surprised how each direction makes for a unique ride! Enjoy, and go later in the season so you avoid sand and ice in some of the heavily shaded areas in early riding season.
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Guest
July 26, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Sport
Beautiful Run. the road does get real windy on a harley and you will be going a bit slow but the scenery is awesome!
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