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4.67 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.67
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Twisty Redwood Ride

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Jul 31, 2009

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Guest
October 4, 2010
I rode Deals Gap in April on my Beemer. I have…
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May 8, 2014
I have ridden all 50 states and this stretch…
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Written Directions

Take Hwy 101 to the Hwy 1 Junction and the Town of Leggett, CA. From there just head West (the only direction you can go on Hwy 1 from that point. The twisties start very soon after you get onto the North End of Hwy 1 and continue for about 22 miles to Hardy, CA. Once you get to Hardy, you have two choices, turn around and have that fun all over again, or ride down the coast on Hwy 1 until you get to Fort Bragg, and take Hwy 20 back to the East to Hwy 101. To make the loop from Leggett on (Hwy 1), to Hardy (Hwy 1), to Fort Brag (Hwy 1), then taking Hwy 20 from Fort Brag to Willits, and back to Legget via Hwy 101 is about 178 miles. But even that is a beautiful ride every inch of the way.

Scenery

If you love BIG Redwood trees, beautiful green forests, creeks, ferns and rays of sunshine streaking through the trees and illuminating the forest floor, this is the ride for you.

Drive Enjoyment

This section of Hwy 1 is in very good condition. It is smooth, has nicely banked corners and is the ultimate in twisty. As far as I'm concerned, it's one of the Deals Gaps of West Coast. If you love twisty, this is your new favorite road. If you're in the market for a new favorite road. :).

Tourism Opportunities

On this 22 mile stretch of road there is NOTHING but beautiful mountains, trees, creeks, ferns, views and vistas. Oh this is the amenities section? Well I had to tell you the other stuff or there wouldn't have been anything to write in this box cause there are NO amenities between Leggett and Hardy. And I don't remember if there was much of anything in Hardy either. Note: There are various camp ground and RV parks along Hwy 1, but nothing in that 22 miles stretch between Leggett and Hardy..

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Guest
November 23, 2009
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Other
The best road I have ever ridden.
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Sport Bike Richie
May 6, 2019
16 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport
So far this is one of my favorite routes. NOT for the faint of heart. Not for the noobie, if you do go, go alone and GO YOUR OWN PACE.
I usually only go from willits to fort bragg, thats really the best part, all the other part north is just fluff compared to hwy 20.
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Mississippi
September 13, 2018
23 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
This is almost like "The Dragon" in TN. Sharp and fun curves from Leggett to Fort Bragg. Would not recommend riding when roads are wet. Roads are good, but had allot of dirt from the washing banks along the road. Two rock slide areas also. Be careful. It was fun, would recommend. No gas stations until your closer to Fort Bragg.
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