4 day Christmas ride? Ideas and routes???

[i_am_the_koi]

So going to have 4 days off for Christmas this year.

First time in, well, ever.

Was thinking a ride because weather looks promising for clear skies...

Not like two years ago, the monsoon ride of death.

Don't want to go to the snow necessarily.

Don't want to get too crazy adventure like just as I'll be solo.

Want something different.

Not decided on whether I'd take the Concours or the KLR so route can be for either.

TIA

 

[StaggerLee]

Super envious of your four days away during this time of year. Camping or hotels?

Not a crazy adventure, but last year I got three days away prior to Christmas. I rode down to Santa Cruz to a hotel, then picked away at back roads for two days. The weather on the central coast was epic.

Took a leisurely ride on 1 to get there and back. Rainy and windy on the way home, but absolutely worth it.

 

[i_am_the_koi]

Hotels for sure

 

[ScottRNelson]

Ride up north and visit Redwoods National Park. Stay in Arcata. You can ride highway 36 and 299 for part of the trip. Go up Highway 1 to get there. Combine riding, easy hiking, and some beautiful scenery. :cool

 

[NoTraffic]

I think the socal fires have died but I'd venture further South for warmer weather. Go east of San Luis Obispo on Hwy 58 or 166 with the Concours. It's eerily desolate but with no cars insight, you'll have the roads to yourself. Might be a bit colder in the valleys in the morning.

 

[rsrider]

Sounds like fun.

 

[RightCoastBias]

Head on down to Ojai and play in the mountains there. Be cautious of closures and hazards from the fires.

 

[aminalmutha]

Death Valley.

 

[Frame Maker]

+1 for Death Valley. Maybe take a detour into Kings Canyon on way to/from DV.

 

[dravnx]

Sonoma Cty-Hollister-25-Peachtree-spend the night in Bakersfield
Bakersfield-Bodfish Caliente Rd to Lake Isabella-Panamint Springs
Spend the night in Panamint
Tour DV for a day
3rd night in Panamint or start heading home
Bomb home

 

[LittleBigGirl]

I am going to San Simeon.... Got a hotel for two nights, leaving the 24th - coming back on teh 26th. UNLESS THIS COLD-FLU persists!!!

 

[Mellowtonin]

So going to have 4 days off for Christmas this year.
First time in, well, ever...

Me too! Maybe I can tag along on this grand adventure:ride

I am going to San Simeon.... Got a hotel for two nights, leaving the 24th - coming back on teh 26th. UNLESS THIS COLD-FLU persists!!!

But how does the tea-pot turn in corners...mindblown