An 800 mile loop through the most beautiful landscapes of Northern California
The tour is described in eight segments, each around a 100 miles longs:
Part I: Willows to Laytonville
Part II: Laytonville to Redway
Part III: Redway to Eureka
Part IV: Eureka to Somes Bar
Part V: Original Route: Somes Bar to Weed
I have been investigating an alternative route through the Trinity Alps via Caribou Rd, 5 miles single track and Coffee Creek Rd. However, I discovered that cycling is not permitted in the Trinity Alps Wilderness and hence this is not a legal option.
Part VI: Weed to Burney
Part VII: Burney to Chester
Part VIII: Chester to Willow
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This is an 800 mile loop through the best of Northern California. You start in the Central Valley and climb over the Coastal Ridge. Then you move North along the (lost) Pacific Coast and pass through Coastal Redwoods at the Avenue of the Giants. ![]() Lost Coast Then you turn inland again, go around the Trinity Alps and pass over the Eddys at Park Creek Summit which leads you to the majestic Mt Shasta. ![]() Mt Shasta After half-circling this vulacano you cross lava land and get to the other big volcano, Lassen Peak. Finally, you decent to Chester and Lake Almanor and then make one last final climb across the Northern Sierra and then down to Chico and across the Valley to close the loop. ![]() Lassen Peak The route is a mixture paved and dirt / gravel roads and was designed with the goal in mind to show you the best of Northern California while minimizing your exposure to motorized traffic. |