Speedtoys

Looking at a friendly family fun run down the peninsula from the San Mateo area, to Ben Lomond in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

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Start at the parking lot that is on the very end of Skyline a few hundred feet from where it meets 92, and run a friendly spirited drive the 24 miles from there to Highway 9, and then the 14-20 miles down into Boulder Creek. The option here is the normal route on 9 from where 236 meets it 7 miles down from the summit, OR at the 236 junction, take a really pretty drive into the old growth redwood forest & part (Big Basin Park) with an optional stop in there as well at the park office if anyone wants to see anything or grab material to take home. I happen to live in this park..however, we wont be stoppin at my house.

We will continue down 9 to it's conclusion in Santa Cruz..and find ourselves ending the day down on the Wharf for dinner.


This should end up as a pleasurable afternoon, lots of photos..and just a nice drive..which will be up to the limits of flat landers traveling the roads to see Nana in the mountains..most of which pull over, but some...

Comments, thoughts?

Erik N

We used to do almost that same route with our dirtbikes on knobbies back in the times before the cops started showing up. If we ever had trouble, we would just ditch off a fire road somewhere.

Those were the days Fantastic and beautiful roads.

Ather

That sounds like a nice driving route. Been wanting to check out that area for a while. I am up for it. Whats the start time on the 18th?

Speedtoys

Im guessing say, 2pm...and with a couple photo stops (assuming wives & kids are coming) where we can chill..this can turn a straight 90min drive into a couple hours+ of hanging out and such..and still enjoy plenty of sun on the wharf in SC.

Speedtoys

*bump*

Bill Ball

Jeff:

Shall I put this out to the Norcal group?

This should be a leisurely ride as Skyline is populated, busy and patrolled. Good for the family, like you said.

Speedtoys

That'd be great Bill.


Not a huge to-do like SITP..but still something to do thru the summer. Someone can do an East bay tour later.

Bill Ball

Jeff:

What time do you want to have everyone meet up at the start on the 18th?

Speedtoys

If we say 2pm, that would give everyone time to start their day, and put us on the Wharf in time for an early dinner around 4-5 tops.


There are two overlooks we'll stop at..one not far after the start, another a few miles down 9...and the group can take a vote on whether or not we catch the roller coaster at the bottom of 9, or detour into the state park in the big trees.

Nicole

I'll try my best to make it. Have something earlier in the day that may conflict; we'll have to see.

Speedtoys

Reminder:
One week left!


Will be great early summer weather, roads will finally have all of their post-rain 'seeping' dried out..and well have a great time.

Bill Ball

BUMP! 2 days to go.

Speedtoys

Yup..just back from a conference..a day of rest, and then a calm mountain drive...

Whos goin??

IcemanG17

bummer I don't have a street legal 928..................

Speedtoys

..I have an RX8 you would enjoy...