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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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October 4, 2010
I rode Deals Gap in April on my Beemer. I have…
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February 10, 2010
Excellent! Early morning had very little traffic…
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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
May 8, 2014
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Motorcycle Type : Touring
I have ridden all 50 states and this stretch rates in my top 10. In my estimation, it beats the Tail, simply because on this road, you can start on the PCH, ride the closest thing to the Tail you will find anywhere, then end up riding the Avenue of the Giants thru the Redwoods. Five Star all the way!
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October 4, 2010
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I rode Deal Gap in April on my Beemer. I have ridden this stretch of highway many times, the most recent in July and it is absolutely the closest thing to the Dragon of any road in Calif, including the "Mini Dragon" on highway 49 which I ride quite often. Riders, this piece of road is the real thing in twists and turns, there is no better anywhere.
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March 17, 2010
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Drove it in my wife's Mini when we took hwy 1 all the way up the coast. It was the most fun stretch of road I have ever been on, hands down. The central coast portions were fun, but the cliffs kinda detract from the pure enjoyment of whaling on the corners. I dream of the next chance I get to carve this run one more time.
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