Buffalo Gulch Road
Usa, north-america
6.11 km
N/A
hard
Year-round
Okay, buckle up for Buffalo Gulch Road in Mariposa County, California! This ain't your grandma's Sunday drive. We're talking a super narrow, rugged 3.8-mile adventure that'll have your knuckles white.
Think gravel, rocks, and a bumpy, tippy ride – definitely a 4x4 kind of situation. Hope you aren't afraid of heights, because this baby's got some serious exposure. And keep an eye on the sky – thunderstorms can turn this already challenging road into a four-wheel-drive nightmare or even make it totally impassable. Seriously, the twists and turns are relentless, and even seasoned drivers might find themselves tested. Up, down, left, right – it's a constant dance!
The intensity level is cranked up to eleven thanks to the complete lack of guardrails and zero margin for error if you meet another vehicle. If you're not a fan of narrow mountain roads with big drop-offs, washouts, and overgrown brush, steer clear.
Some sections are so narrow you'll be holding your breath! The biggest danger? Blasting around a blind corner and finding another car barreling toward you. And seriously, if you don't know how to reverse confidently, DO NOT attempt this road! It's a shortcut connecting CA-140 and Ponderosa Way, but be warned, it's steep! You'll climb 1,171 feet from CA-140, averaging a gradient of almost 6%. Get ready for a wild ride!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 6.11 km
- Difficulty
- hard
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