Construction on 36

[vaara]

Per Caltrans, it seems that 36 is closed on weekdays (except for a few hours a day) for construction for a few miles just west of the Trinity/Humboldt county line. Which means it’s open on weekends, but with - I assume - a stretch of gravel.

Has anyone ridden 36 lately, and if so, how’s the construction area? I have a new Wee that isn’t really set up for off-pavement use (no skid plate or crash bars). Are we talking 4-inch-deep gravel here, or fairly smooth stuff?

 

[dravnx]

I went through there a few weeks ago on my FJR. I think the gravel section was only at most 20 yards. No biggie. You can hardly tell it was gravel. It's been that way for a couple of years now.

 

[vaara]

Good to know!

Caltrans website has this:

SR 36

[IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA]
IS CLOSED FROM 9.5 MI WEST TO 5.2 MI WEST OF THE HUMBOLDT/TRINITY CO LINE FROM 0800 HRS TO 1200 HRS & FROM 1300 HRS TO 1700 HRS MONDAY THRU THURSDAY & FROM 0800 HRS TO 1200 HRS & FROM 1300 HRS TO 1500 HRS ON FRIDAY THRU 12/16/20 - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE

But it sounds like the scope is much less than they’re saying.

 

[dravnx]

Closed is closed. I went thru west bound on a sunday.

 

[89fj]

we rode through there on 6/22. There wasn't any gravel sections there anymore. Road crews were working on storm drains near red bluff, first time I ever had to follow a pilot car on that road

 

[vaara]

we rode through there on 6/22. There wasn't any gravel sections there anymore.

Sweet. I’m thinking of a 36 In A Day ride from SF sometime next month.

 

[dravnx]

Don't do it. It's a road that demands your undivided attention. It is too far for a day ride. Have you charted out the miles. That's a really big day.

 

[Lonster]

No gravel last weekend. Open all weekend. There is 1 light that takes a few minutes between cycles, but that's it.

It's a terrible road though. No fun, too much traffic and cops everywhere. You won't like it at all.

 

[89fj]

we spent the night in Fortuna and ride back the next day. That was almost 750 miles with the route we took. I don't recommend doing all that in one day unless you're fucking superman :laughing

 

[vaara]

I’ve done it in a day before ... the hard way (coming back on 1 the whole way). This time I’ll probably just take 1 to 128 to 101 instead. That previous ride was 10 years ago. ld

I’d rather spend the night in Fortuna, but IDK about motels now, COVID-wise. Is the brewery selling beer to go?

 

[dravnx]

Hotels are open. I don't know about the brewery. Call either the brewery or the hotel across the street.

 

[vaara]

The Super 8 is apparently open; I’m just not sure about safety. My husband and I are both in high-risk groups and have been very careful to avoid exposure.

I’m sure 36 will still be there in 2021 (and 2022, and 2023)... :ride

 

[BusaRydah]

Not worth it for high risk individuals since there's a spike hitting us in Cali.

 

[norcalkid]

I rode over 36 in August on a Saturday. Got stuck in construction just outside Red Bluff for 8 or 10 minutes. (EDIT, maybe a mile of gravel)

 

[CDONA]

Eel Brewing is open, outdoor and limited indoor dining, for now.

 

[Lonster]

No full closer at this time. 30 minute delays with pilot car all day long. Most restaurants are seating and feeding indoors.

 

[CDONA]

Fox 10PM news stating Caltrans is closing 36 from Hwy 3 to Summitt ridge?
Starting 8am Friday thru weekend
Calfire needs the road for transport

 

[Lonster]

That's the mountain east of forest Glen. They have cut a fire line south of 36 and have been waiting for the fire to reach that area in hopes of stopping its northerly movement. This area burned a few years ago and offers fire fighters a good chance of stopping it.