Murrieta to Carlsbad - Mountains to Beach

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

In the description of the starting point. You are at I-15 and Clenton Keith. There is no junction of I-5 and I-15 at that location.

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

Amazingly scenic ride. I went exactly as the instructions mentioned (15 to Clinton Keith). The initial road there is beautiful, scenic and well maintained. Nothing too technical. Once you get to the drop its a bit crazy and steeper than I expected but not pants-wetting. Once down, the roads are in great shape but there are residences here so there are driveways to keep an eye out for. Traffic is very light but the first part has some hills that you won't be able to see over. Once onto De Luz it becomes breath taking. The roads are a little rough in places but it looks like they've been filling in some of the gaps with fresh asphalt. I did notice a few patches of dirt that came into the middle of the lane on both sides (closer to Fallbrook) and there are lots of trees which overhang, creating a canopy and occasionally dropping small branches or debris into the road. Still, well worth the ride!

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Enduro

First, unfortunately, the ride in the description is not the same as what the map shows. The description starts on Clinton Keith, but the map starts further south on De Luz from Guava. for those who don't know the area, if you look at the map were the start shows in Murrieta and follow Washington to the northwest, you'll find Clinton Keith next to the Bear Creek Golf Club just after Washington turns into Palomar.

I ride the route from Clinton Keith practically everyday to work and back. The only difference is that I take S. Mission in Fallbrook all the way to the 76 and then take that directly to work. I have, occasionally, taken Olive Hill Rd to 76, but didn't know I could get to College from there. I'll have to try that the next time I'm not late for work (ha!)

The steep hills were a bit worrisome, at first, and the turns on those hills are off-camber. You shouldn't need too much brake if you just keep it in 2nd, lean back and take it slow.

The Santa Rosa Plateau is quite beautiful, especially on a clear night. Speaking of nights on the Plateau, it can get chilly up there, even in summer, and almost guaranteed to be foggy the last mile before you get to the first steep hill (leaving Murrieta into De Luz)

Have a great ride and be safe.