Coastal highways...all the way!
08-21-2015, 02:26 AM
#1
Le Mans Master
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Coastal highways...all the way!
Heading north in the 06 vert Sunday morning across the GG bridge and then into Mill Valley to catch hiway 1 over Mt. Tam and down to Stinson Beach and points north. Will stay on 1 all the way to it's end at Leggett and 101 and then north thru the Avenue of the Giants to Eureka for the night. Next morning I'll head north into Oregon and all the way to Astoria at the WA border for the night. I've ridden this road several times on motorcycles but never into WA staying on 101. Always headed NE towards ID and MT but this time I'll skirt the extreme western and northwestern edge of WA clear to Neah Bay and then back east to Port Townsend for the next night. Next morning I'll head SW down into OR again with a side trip away from the coast to McMinnville for the aviation museum to see the Spruce Goose and an SR-71, among other exhibits. Then head back west to 101 for the ride back south. 101 and especially 1 are great roads in either direction and after all, it ain't the destination, it's the journey.
Six days and about 2,500 miles and the forecast is top down weather just about everywhere! I'll be checking in evenings to see how you working stiffs are doing while I'm enjoying my retirement...
Six days and about 2,500 miles and the forecast is top down weather just about everywhere! I'll be checking in evenings to see how you working stiffs are doing while I'm enjoying my retirement...
08-21-2015, 02:28 AM
#2
Instructor
Heading north in the 06 vert Sunday morning across the GG bridge and then into Mill Valley to catch hiway 1 over Mt. Tam and down to Stinson Beach and points north. Will stay on 1 all the way to it's end at Leggett and 101 and then north thru the Avenue of the Giants to Eureka for the night. Next morning I'll head north into Oregon and all the way to Astoria at the WA border for the night. I've ridden this road several times on motorcycles but never into WA staying on 101. Always headed NE towards ID and MT but this time I'll skirt the extreme western and northwestern edge of WA clear to Neah Bay and then back east to Port Townsend for the next night. Next morning I'll head SW down into OR again with a side trip away from the coast to McMinnville for the aviation museum to see the Spruce Goose and an SR-71, among other exhibits. Then head back west to 101 for the ride back south. 101 and especially 1 are great roads in either direction and after all, it ain't the destination, it's the journey. Six days and about 2,500 miles and the forecast is top down weather just about everywhere! I'll be checking in evenings to see how you working stiffs are doing while I'm enjoying my retirement...
Six days and about 2,500 miles and the forecast is top down weather just about everywhere! I'll be checking in evenings to see how you working stiffs are doing while I'm enjoying my retirement...
...gotta get back to work
08-21-2015, 02:35 AM
#3
Burning Brakes
Heading north in the 06 vert Sunday morning across the GG bridge and then into Mill Valley to catch hiway 1 over Mt. Tam and down to Stinson Beach and points north. Will stay on 1 all the way to it's end at Leggett and 101 and then north thru the Avenue of the Giants to Eureka for the night. Next morning I'll head north into Oregon and all the way to Astoria at the WA border for the night. I've ridden this road several times on motorcycles but never into WA staying on 101. Always headed NE towards ID and MT but this time I'll skirt the extreme western and northwestern edge of WA clear to Neah Bay and then back east to Port Townsend for the next night. Next morning I'll head SW down into OR again with a side trip away from the coast to McMinnville for the aviation museum to see the Spruce Goose and an SR-71, among other exhibits. Then head back west to 101 for the ride back south. 101 and especially 1 are great roads in either direction and after all, it ain't the destination, it's the journey. Six days and about 2,500 miles and the forecast is top down weather just about everywhere! I'll be checking in evenings to see how you working stiffs are doing while I'm enjoying my retirement...
Six days and about 2,500 miles and the forecast is top down weather just about everywhere! I'll be checking in evenings to see how you working stiffs are doing while I'm enjoying my retirement...
08-21-2015, 02:45 AM
#5
I always get a chuckle when I exclaim how exciting retirement will be and someone always interjects about how I'll get bored. I should reference this post as an example about how one should spend their years after work. My job does not define me, but rather experiences like you're living, my friend. Enjoy!
Last edited by airmed2; 08-21-2015 at 02:23 PM.
08-21-2015, 09:27 AM
#6
Heading north in the 06 vert Sunday morning across the GG bridge and then into Mill Valley to catch hiway 1 over Mt. Tam and down to Stinson Beach and points north. Will stay on 1 all the way to it's end at Leggett and 101 and then north thru the Avenue of the Giants to Eureka for the night. Next morning I'll head north into Oregon and all the way to Astoria at the WA border for the night. I've ridden this road several times on motorcycles but never into WA staying on 101. Always headed NE towards ID and MT but this time I'll skirt the extreme western and northwestern edge of WA clear to Neah Bay and then back east to Port Townsend for the next night. Next morning I'll head SW down into OR again with a side trip away from the coast to McMinnville for the aviation museum to see the Spruce Goose and an SR-71, among other exhibits. Then head back west to 101 for the ride back south. 101 and especially 1 are great roads in either direction and after all, it ain't the destination, it's the journey. Six days and about 2,500 miles and the forecast is top down weather just about everywhere! I'll be checking in evenings to see how you working stiffs are doing while I'm enjoying my retirement...
Six days and about 2,500 miles and the forecast is top down weather just about everywhere! I'll be checking in evenings to see how you working stiffs are doing while I'm enjoying my retirement...
08-21-2015, 11:05 AM
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08-21-2015, 12:03 PM
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Heading north in the 06 vert Sunday morning across the GG bridge and then into Mill Valley to catch hiway 1 over Mt. Tam and down to Stinson Beach and points north. Will stay on 1 all the way to it's end at Leggett and 101 and then north thru the Avenue of the Giants to Eureka for the night. Next morning I'll head north into Oregon and all the way to Astoria at the WA border for the night. I've ridden this road several times on motorcycles but never into WA staying on 101. Always headed NE towards ID and MT but this time I'll skirt the extreme western and northwestern edge of WA clear to Neah Bay and then back east to Port Townsend for the next night. Next morning I'll head SW down into OR again with a side trip away from the coast to McMinnville for the aviation museum to see the Spruce Goose and an SR-71, among other exhibits. Then head back west to 101 for the ride back south. 101 and especially 1 are great roads in either direction and after all, it ain't the destination, it's the journey. Six days and about 2,500 miles and the forecast is top down weather just about everywhere! I'll be checking in evenings to see how you working stiffs are doing while I'm enjoying my retirement...
Six days and about 2,500 miles and the forecast is top down weather just about everywhere! I'll be checking in evenings to see how you working stiffs are doing while I'm enjoying my retirement...
08-21-2015, 12:57 PM
#12
Le Mans Master
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About 40 miles north of Astoria off of 101 you will see a sign pointing to the right that says "Bay Center, 3 miles"......turn off and give it a check. The road into the town is twisty and pretty fun, and it is a quaint little town. Best fresh oysters I have ever tasted. Have to look closely for the sign though, you blink and you will miss it!
) on the map just before South Bend. Will check it out! Not much for oysters but fried clams and good chowder are my favorites. Driving the entire coast hiway in both directions I'm probably going to get my fill of seafood!
08-21-2015, 01:00 PM
#13
Burning Brakes
From a driver's point of view, is travelling north on PCH better than travelling in a southerly direction? I'm talking about the views while driving.
I'm planning a trip there in the next couple of years and I want to plan which way I want to go on the PCH.
I'm planning a trip there in the next couple of years and I want to plan which way I want to go on the PCH.
08-21-2015, 01:02 PM
#14
Le Mans Master
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08-21-2015, 01:05 PM
#15
Le Mans Master
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I actually lived in Westhaven for awhile, just one exit before Trinidad. Lived high on a bluff but could see the ocean from my kitchen and bedroom windows.
08-21-2015, 01:11 PM
#16
Le Mans Master
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Manoman what a road!
08-21-2015, 01:21 PM
#17
Le Mans Master
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I've done both many times and I probably prefer a southerly direction due to being on the very edge of the hiway heading south. As for views, you'll see different views in each direction. Both are great!
08-21-2015, 01:30 PM
#18
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Watch out for WA hiway patrol on the interstate. They have 60 mph zones in the middle of nowhere for no apparent reason other than to generate revenue. I'd steer clear of the Seattle mess if possible. Get to 101 ASAP for the best ride. Remember too that in Oregon other than the interstates (every) road is a 55 zone, no matter how empty or long, it's 55 mph. Lots of revenuers up there.
08-21-2015, 01:45 PM
#20
+1on being on the very edge. I feel like going south has more traffic than going north though. At least the times I've gone.