Redwoods - Shasta - SLT in 3 days

[hardy1506]

Hello Everyone,

Suddenly found 3 days to ride starting tmrw morning,
I am thinking about this https://goo.gl/maps/1oPztp9sbKGPYgnY7

Dint have enough time to plan, Never ridden in north before.
I will appreciate if someone can just look at the map and have any advice/suggestions

I will be riding alone as always
I will be riding my 08-Connie as always :ride

I coudnt find much info on road from orick - mount shastha ( blad hill road + forks of salmon )

Thank you !!!

 

[two wheel tramp]

Hi. So Bald Hill Mountain is unpaved for about ten miles or so. Not difficult at all, though, so long as you are comfortable with being on an unpaved road. Bald Hill Mountain's paved bits are gorgeous!!! Forks of Salmon is AMAZING as is Cecilville Callahan. Do NOT skip a gas station if you see one unless you have a good long range.

If you don't want to do dirt the section from Willow Creek to Weitchpec is roadgasm inducing.

 

[NB0tt]

Stop off at the McCloud River on 89....some good swimming holes to jump into.

 

[hardy1506]

Thanks guys for quick reply !!!

I will do this instead of dirt ( as suggested )
https://goo.gl/maps/YPpsgi8h6rPytrmn7

Range is only 140 but i also carry 2 Gallon Can
I will update pics soon

Thanks

 

[dtrides]

So...if you want to stay on pavement just turn right on Hwy 299 just north of Arcata and a left on 96 in Willow creek.
Still a nice route.
DT

 

[hardy1506]

How about going UP on hwy 1 instead of 101 ?
updated map : https://goo.gl/maps/Eo6zayWRmGxsyPjz8

Please advise

Thanks

 

[dtrides]

Way more scenic and fun, add a few hrs.
DT

 

[hardy1506]

Cool thanks, i ll go up on hwy-1

This is rough plan

day 1 : eureka or 101-299 Junction
day 2 : some where around Lassen NP
day 3 : SLT loop

 

[two wheel tramp]

You can stay at the big foot in Willow Creek. Hop on the road to weitchpec in the morning towards forks of salmon. There's an espresso spot right next door to the big foot.

Pro tip: stop for espresso at somes bar. There's a little market there (think bodega sized!) and they have good coffee.

 

[hardy1506]

Thanks everyone !!
Pro tips are really good

 

[two wheel tramp]

Have a great ride!

 

[two wheel tramp]

Well???? Are you a happy rider today? :banana

 

[hardy1506]

YES SIR !!!
It was one of the best 3 days rides

Day 1 :
Hwy 1 UP is equally gorgeous as south
Fall in love with "AVE OF THE GIANTS",
Slept in Gabrielle, so I can go again in the morning


Day 2 :
Willow creeek => Forks-of-samon => Callahan => Weed ( Mount Shasta )
Road parallel to the river is amazing

Day 3 :
Lassen NP => Hwy 70 => Home


Dint take much pics, I will post some soon
Thanks for all great tips
I should do it again

 

[two wheel tramp]

You were on some of my very favorite roads. I'm so happy you had a blast.