June 20, 2012
311 miles
After air and oil checks we set out at 10am sharp from Fortuna. First a few miles up 101 N to the Highway 299 E turnoff at Arcata, then north on 96 at Willow Creek.
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| Highway 299 overlook |
299 is a fun road with lots of broad sweepers. 96 is more technical in places and also lots of fun. Both roads are well-maintained and the scenery is good, although in the summer it can get hot and there are frequent construction delays.
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| Turnout on 96 |
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| Road construction stop on 96 |
After 96 we took I-5 to Ashland, OR, then Oregon Route 66 E to Klamath Falls. There was chip seal being put down on 66 so there were a few miles of thick loose gravel and dust.
We ended the day with chain cleaning in the Best Western parking lot, then a short walk down Washburn for good Mexican food at Mazatlan.
Gas stops/mileage:
- Willow Creek - 68 (118 miles from Garberville)
- Happy Camp - 84
- Ashland - 92
- Klamath Falls - 65
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