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10 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

We (4) were at our hotel in Bakersfield looking for a route west to the coast. We came across the lost highway by a recomendation. So we headed out the next morning and were not,disappointed. So,true about the no amenities unless dirt and asphalt is an amenity. Loved it. Not a stinking car or another vehicle either direction the entire trip.,then we came out of the hills,to,see the solar array on the north side and stopped took in tne valley we discovered. We very well may have missed this. Well worth the miles. What a blast we had.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Just made this run a few weeks back and it was outstanding. Pastures were very green with lots of wild flowers. We rode from Ventura and added Route 33 to the route home.
The only bummer was we ran across HUNDREDS of spandex bikers cluttering the first part of the 58. I have ridden this road before and did not have to put up with them. It was a nice neighborhood until their type moved in ;). It was worth tolerating them in any case.

30 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Love this road! I live in Southern California and do a bunch of 2 day rides up into San Luis Obispo every year. This road is a "must do" on those rides. It gets included either coming or going. The original review is nails it, so there's not much to add. I will say I see an average of 3-5 cars for the entire trip, and maybe see a LEO one out of every 3-4 times I'm on this road. It's a long route, so road conditions vary, but overall I would the road is in very good condition... But the few sections that are bad can be very bad. I have come across a cow or two standing on the highway in the canyons on the Bakersfield side, so be aware of that possibility.

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

This is a Top 10 ride! The mix of twisties, straightaways, and whoop-dee-do's make this a motorcyclists dream. However, this road is NOT for the novice. Some of the turns are very sharp and unbanked giving the rider the invisible push if you aren't paying attention. This route is good for all bikes, big and small! Hope to see you out there! ENJOY!

9 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Rode CA 58 from Barstow to San Luis Obispo today - temps in the low 90's. Long straight stretches, but then some great curves and vistas. Not for a novice. High drop-offs and tight curves, but a great ride!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

I just rode this route three days ago, though I rode it from West to East, ending in Bakersfield. Nice road surfaces, coarse but well kept. I LOVE riding the twisties, though I am not one who has to constantly push for a "personal best". I went out to enjoy the ride on the recommendation of a friend and was treated to a really nice afternoon of cruising in the countryside. Enjoy!!

42 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Standard

Made a video of this ride

https://vimeo.com/331138723

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Enduro

Excellent ride even with 105 ∘ heat.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

The best side detour is Highway 229 just before the start of "13 Corners" before you get to Santa Margarita. The 229 is a great road to take to go out and back, as it's a 1 lane, seldom traveled windy road. It can be a challenge even for experienced riders, as there a few hairy turns often with some sand in them. I wouldn't recommend this road if you have any bike that doesn't have much lean angle. Of course, unless you want some parts of your bike ground down a bit!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

made the loop from santa maria via 33 and 58, very nice country. i have to say it was very desolute on 58, was geeting concerned about gas. by far a very enjoyable ride, not much if any traffic

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Went thru in late September, found the busle of Bakersfield to have all the vehicle traffic. The further west I rolled, the fewer vehicles I found. I ceased seeing any vehicles after 20 miles or so. cruised near 80, up to the sharp 90 degree turns out in the valley. The view of the valley as I climbed the western side was beautiful. The flat valley with the straight roads melded to the rising, twistys, a rough in places, but no loose stones in most of the corners. A very enjoyable ride.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I did the 58 / 33 loop afew times, awesome riding!! The only trouble was some cows on the shoulder that got loose. Very beautiful, miss riding in CA!!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

I rode this route from Santa Margarita toward Mckittrick and back, this is indeed the lost highway I saw maybe 5 cars in 80 miles of riding. Awesome riding in the twisties. A little bit of dirt in one area where the shoulders were leveled after recent rains. Other than that very clean, just be sure to gas up!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

My girlfriend and I took this road coming from Taft headed to Paso Robles... I hadn't filled up and didn't heed the no gas for 75 Miles sign and later found out they aren't kidding. Nevertheless, I found this rode to be magical bordering on surreal. The twisties are perfect. The hills in July when I road it were golden and seemed perfectly groomed. The vistas from the top of the hills were outstanding. I Highly recommend this ride!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

Answer for DeDe below... 166 is a really nice road with beautiful scenery, but not exciting in the way 58 is. You can go much faster than on the 58 as there are fewer corners and long straights. The back-track to Pismo from Atascadero isnt really all that bad (it can be freeway all the way..maybe 30 minutes if there is traffic in SLO) and you wont regret it.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Planning a ride to So. Cal May 2010, Has anyone ridden 166, Bakersfeild to the Coast - (just a bit south of the 58) ? This looks like a great rode but I didn't want to back track to Pismo. Any suggestions?

47 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Enduro

Did this route from Bakersfield this morning and enjoyed it very much. It was part of a ride that had me first go over Walker Pass/rte 78 by Lake Isabella so I can't say I was as impressed with the scenery as other have noted.

It's appeal may be that it's a fun and fast (due to no cars) way to get from Bakersfield to Pacific Coast Highway. You do have to watch out as many of the corners don't have suggested speed signs and if you're going by your GPS you'll come in way too hot at 55mph on many of the turns.

42 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Standard

I did the highway and then cut thru Soda Lake road which was fantastic. I like the lack of traffic on this loop. Do yourself a favor and cut thur on the Soda lake road which give you some tarmac and dirt.

42 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Standard

10 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

6/11/17- We (4) were at our hotel in Bakersfield looking for a route west to the coast. We came across the lost highway by a recomendation. So we headed out the next morning and were not,disappointed. So,true about the no amenities unless dirt and asphalt is an amenity. Loved it. Not a stinking car or another vehicle either direction the entire trip.,then we came out of the hills,to,see the solar array on the north side and stopped took in tne valley we discovered. We very well may have missed this. Well worth the miles. What a blast we had.

9 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

I rode this road on my way from SLO to Bakersfield and it's a beautiful ride. The road condition was pretty good except for a few areas. It was pretty empty as well considering it was Saturday afternoon.

Make sure you gas up before you hit the road, the sign says "Next services 86 miles."

Excluding the crazy number of bugs it was an excellent ride. I took 46 on the way back and definitely regretted it.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Saw this ride while we were planning a 4 day wekend ride from Las Vegas through the PCH and Yosemite and let me tell you, it FAR surpassed our expectations!

We knew the ride from Vegas to Bakersfield would be the "same old, same old" (it was like riding in the Vegas area) but we wanted a change of pace ... and this road delivered in Spades! Lots of twisties (good ones even a loaded Goldwing can do) and scenic views a plenty.

The only downside of the trip (hence the 4 grade) involved road construction about 2/3 of the way from Bakersfield. The wait for the pilot truck wasn't bad (under 10 minutes) but the RUSH of the construction workers at quittin time going back to San luis Obispo (SLO, what a fitting name for a GREAT laid back "small" CA town, BTW!) intent on "killing" just about anything foolish enough to venture onto "their" road (yes, I am including our group in that warning!) ... being passed in a twisty "no passing" zone and run off the road twice really lessend the ride overall.

Save for the inconsiderate nature of "some" locals, it was a GREAT start to a memorable weekend!

65 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Exceptionally pretty route. Minimal traffic with just enough twists & turns to keep it interesting, but still let you relax & enjoy the ride.

25 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Great road. Road it from East to West ending at the 101. Make sure you gas up for there are no services until you almost reach the 101.

70 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

I've ridden it 3X's westbound and twice eastbound. I don't have the words to really describe just how amazing it is. I've never seen a LEO, but don't get too carried away ;)

27 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

6k into what turned out to be a 12k-mile trip we stopped in Bakersfield for an oil change. When I told the guy at the shop we were heading for the PCH, he turned us onto this road. What a great surprise! Minimal traffic, great views and some fun twisties

34 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Adventure Touring

Once out of Bakersfield this road is much more enjoyable

65 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Standard

So this is what it would be like to have the only vehicle on Earth... NICE!!!

10 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Good ride

184 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Nothing to look at, but you should watch the road. Gas up before riding.

184 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

I rode this today and the temperature was 100 degrees in Buttonwillow, and 91 when I reached Santa Margarita. Great road, well maintained, and very twisty. Not much scenery, but a fantastic ride.

154 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

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154 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

This is an awesome route. We entered off of Hwy. 33 coming from Ojai. This part of the ride looked like West Texas oil fields. Ugly. Desolate. Within a 10 minutes of getting on Hwy 58, the coutryside turned green with ranch lands. Buttery twisties for 70-miles...and no cars! Stayed over-night at the KOA in Lake Santa Margarita. Good times. Facebook: Motorcycle Camping-West Coast Branch.

4 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

The wife and I did this route on a Friday in November, and never found another vehicle. As we entered there was a temporary sign from CalTrans "your tax dollar at work" sign.... saying completion to the road in OCTOBER. Are you kidding me? An epic road, zero traffic, amazing weather and BRAND NEW, FLAWLESS BLACKTOP. Amazing. This my friends will go down in my long life of touring as one of the best rides ever. EVER. Hit it now gang. November 2020... its off the chain awesome in both directions.

39 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

No services once you leave either Buttonwillow or Santa Margarita. One of three good east/west roads between I-15 and 101 in south central California

39 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

No services once you leave either Buttonwillow or Santa Margarita. One of three good east/west roads between I-15 and 101 in south central California

83 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I took this recently and was not disappointed! Beautiful scenery and a well maintained road the whole way into Santa Margarita! I jumped on the 101 south and combined another ride by taking the 166 back, dropping down the 33 into Ojai before heading home.

154 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Hit this road last summer. Camped in Lake Margarita. Road condition was excellent. Low traffic. Buttery twisties put a big smile on my face.

42 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Adventure Touring

Cut thru Soda Lake road and enjoy some hard pack dirt as well

104 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Open land & rolling hills, fun ride. Watch out for CHP!!!!!!

110 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

California valley! Love this route from slopping straight away hills to switchbacks. This route has best of both worlds!

47 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Adventure Touring

This is a great road. It connects the East/West portions of the state so it’s very useful on top of being in great condition, with few cars and fun corners and scenery. Of all the ways to get from pacific coast highway to the more inland portions of California, this is the best one in the area. Be sure to gas up before hopping on. There are NO services.