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Ride to the Redwoods

August 10, 2023 @ 8:00 am - August 13, 2023 @ 12:00 pm

  • Road Captain: Richard ‘Dragonslayer’ Oberly
  • Departure Briefing: 8:15 am
  • Departure Time: 8:30 am
  • Departure Point: Pappy’s Restaurant on E. Betteravia

CE – THIS IS A CLOSED RIDE TO THE PUBLIC. MEMBERS MAY BRING TWO GUESTS WITH THEM.

PLEASE ARRIVE 20 – 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE PRE-RIDE BRIEFING! (This will allow you time to visit other riders, use the restroom, fuel up, get a cup of coffee, etc.)

PLEASE BRING YOUR SM HOG MEMBERSHIP CARD FOR CURRENT STATUS!

Day 1

We will be making a right turn out of the parking lot towards the on ramp to the 101 freeway northbound.  We will stay on Highway 101 north for approximately 60 miles. We will take the off-ramp to 46 west/Cambria and we will turn right then a left at the light to the McChevron Station (McDonald’s / Chevron) on the left to pick-up riders and some fuel for those that need it.  Back on the freeway headed north we will travel 53-miles to King City we will stop at the Chevron for fuel etc. that is located on Broadway. Next stop will be Morgan Hill as we continue north and the House of Thunder Harley Shop. From the 101 freeway we will take exit 365 make a right turn to Tennant Avenue, make a left on Condit road and  the Harley Shop on the left.  After a short time we will go left on Condit Road then make a left on East Dunne Avenue. We are going to make a right on Laurel Road and the Chevron will be on the right for fuel and Scrambl’s is across from Chevron where we will have lunch. Once again on the Freeway headed north to San Jose where we will take a right at exit 384 picking up the 680. We will be staying on 680 (Sinclair Fwy) highway. Staying on 680 to Walnut Creek and and we will be taking exit 13B to Highway 24.  We will stay on Highway 24 until it goes into Interstate 580 (MaCarthur FWY). We will then stay on Highway 580 until exit 13B on the right and this will take us to 580 to the John Knox FWY.  We will stay on 580 to the toll booth and roll right on through. Continuing on 580 we will be going across the bridge (the Richmond and San Rafael bridge).  Staying on 580 until it turns into the 101 freeway San Rafael.  We will stay on the 580 to the 101 freeway for 22 more miles (102 from last stop).  Taking exit 472B Lakeville following the curve and then turning right and heading to the In & Out Burger then up the street to the Chevron Station.  After a break, head right out of the parking lot back onto Lakeville Street then make a left at the second traffic light to get back onto the Redwood Highway (101 FWY). Traveling for another 76 miles to the 548 exit to East Gobbi then a right at the light onto south Orchard to 693 S. Orchard to Super 8.  This will be our destination for Day 1.

Super 8
693 S. Orchard
Ukiah
Rate: $99.92 with tax
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/super-8/ukiah-california/super-8-ukiah/overview?CID=LC:SE::GGL:RIO:National:15546&iata=00093796

Day 2

Have breakfast then a pre- ride briefing, travel 23 miles to Willits up Main Street to Highway 20/Fort Bragg on the left.  We will travel (35.1 miles) to Highway 1 (approximately 1 hour).  We will make a right onto Highway 1 and we will be making stops along the way to take photos and look at the scenery. We will stay on Highway 20 until we come to Highway 271 and we will make a right and then another right as we come to the drive thru tree Road. We will drive through the Chandelier Tree and go to the gift shop. Fee for the park $10. (44 miles) 1 ½ hrs to get there.  Again we will take our time and enjoy the scenery. If you have not figured it out yet, Days 2 & 3 are slow paced and enjoyable. We will be riding through the park and stopping along the way to take it all in.  Leaving, will be on the one way road leaving the park and making a right on Highway 271 to the 101 on ramp back to the Hotel.

Day 3

After Breakfast and a short pre-ride briefing we will be leaving the parking lot going left towards Gobbi and then another left heading to the Highway 101 on ramp going north. Staying on Highway 101 we will take Exit 645 to Highway 245, Avenue of the Giants.  We will travel through the Avenue of the Giants for approximately 35 miles ( 2.5 hrs).   Staying on Highway 245 to Myers Flat and the Shrines Drive through tree.  Stopping there for a while, relaxing and taking in the sites. Back on our bikes we will get back onto Highway 101 going south through some great scenery. Stopping occasionally to take in the sites and picture taking.  We will travel 25 miles and we will be making a stop at the Grandfather Tree gift shop. There are many wood carvings done with a chainsaw at this location.  It is a very nice rest stop. Back on the 101 we will head back to the Hotel.

Day 4

Back to Santa Maria

If you have any questions please contact me at rgodancin4life@gmail.com

Richard

Details

Start:
August 10, 2023 @ 8:00 am
End:
August 13, 2023 @ 12:00 pm
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Organizer

Richard ‘Dragonslayer’ Oberly

Venue

Super 8 Ukiah
693 S. Orchard
Ukiah, CA United States
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