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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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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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SJ_Phil
December 31, 2020
154 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
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Duked
January 17, 2021
59 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
This is a great route but if you want to add an increase in twisties take the Brandscome road West at Latonville when your heading North on Hwy 101. The last 10 miles of this road just past the old mill town of Brandscome, before you hit the coast are epic, watch out for logging trucks. At Hwy 1 go North and you'll still catch the Leggit section of this road which is a good ride as well.
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TowedJumper3504
January 26, 2021
4 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
I rode the Northern section, not knowing what I was getting into and I have to say that it was just repaved in 2019. The road is very much a fun ride and if it didn't take me 8 hours of the day just to get there I'd be on it so much more. It has a very nice groove to it and flows very well when riding. I've ridden the tail of the dragon as well and that one feels like individual corners lined up for you, this one is more like they flow together. One is not better than the other in my book, both 5's.
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