I spent about a half day out there doing just that and the only vehicle that came by was a UPS truck! A lot more traffic would appear if they fixed that awful road.
2021 Pashnit Touring on a Hayabusa
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I spent about a half day out there doing just that and the only vehicle that came by was a UPS truck! A lot more traffic would appear if they fixed that awful road.
The sprawling metropolis of Petrolia, the general store and the fire station next door are the only buildings of significance in the entire 'town'. A few more homes, three streets and there you have it.
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Bridge over the Mattole River
More switchbacks
Bridge over the Mattole River
At Honeydew, the road splits here, Mattole Rd continues over the range to the Avenue of the Giants, but you can also connect south to Shelter Cove on the little-used single lane Wilder Ridge.
Happy Cows along Mattole River
This 1920s-era wood deck bridge at Honeydew is slated to be replaced. Not many wooden bridges left.
Happy Cows along Mattole River
This 1920s-era wood deck bridge at Honeydew is slated to be replaced. Not many wooden bridges left.
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If you've ever heard the term Goat Trail, this is what we're talking about. What passes for a goat trail, just aim for that 2-foot wide section of pavement. A road fit only for goats.
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And more ahead climbing up the range
More switchbacks
And more ahead climbing up the range
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What I did recall about Wilder Ridge is there was a single patch of gravel in a steep hairpin. Which didn't seem all that bad.
Little did I know, that information in my brain was rather outdated. I reached The One, but by then I'd ridden through several steep gravel hairpins that used to be paved.
The real problem is how steep it is.
The Hayabusa is such a well-mannered, well-balanced bike, you can take it just about anywhere, even goat trails like this.
But, I was thinking for the average rider, this might be a bit overwhelming. Pavement starts right back up before and after the hairpin, and it's been like this long as I can remember.
Which line you pick to negotiate these steep hairpins is extremely important to stay safe. We always coach riders to go wide and never ever take the inside line.
Little did I know, that information in my brain was rather outdated. I reached The One, but by then I'd ridden through several steep gravel hairpins that used to be paved.
The real problem is how steep it is.
The Hayabusa is such a well-mannered, well-balanced bike, you can take it just about anywhere, even goat trails like this.
But, I was thinking for the average rider, this might be a bit overwhelming. Pavement starts right back up before and after the hairpin, and it's been like this long as I can remember.
Which line you pick to negotiate these steep hairpins is extremely important to stay safe. We always coach riders to go wide and never ever take the inside line.
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