Driving the challenging Fish Rock Road in California
Usa, north-america
7 km
N/A
hard
Year-round
Okay, so you're heading to Mendocino County in Northern California? You HAVE to check out Fish Rock Road! This hidden gem winds 28.4 miles from CA-128 to the coast at Fish Rock (Highway 1).
Picture this: you're cruising through the Maillard Redwood Reserve. The road is a mix of well-maintained dirt in the middle and pavement at either end. Keep it mellow, especially since there are some seriously steep sections with gradients hitting 19%!
It's not for the faint of heart (or big rigs and trailers!), but if you're up for a bit of gravel and some narrow spots, the views are totally worth it. Most of the road is wide enough for two logging trucks to pass, except for a small part running through the Redwoods Start Park. Oh, and get ready for the infamous 5 mph zone! Trust me, you'll want to soak it all in. Just make sure you hit this road during daylight hours to fully appreciate the scenery.
Where is it?
Driving the challenging Fish Rock Road in California is located in Usa (north-america). Coordinates: 43.2101, -100.0474
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 7 km
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 43.2101, -100.0474
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