Northern California - Touring from Eugene to Arcata in mid march

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jfry541

03-03-09, 12:47 PM

Hello, I am planning on leaving eugene in mid march and riding down to Arcata with my girlfriend to visit her family. We are planning to get to the coast via smith river road and meet 101 at Reedsport. Any suggestions? This is the first tour for both of us and I am trying to just cover the bases. Good places to stay? Park recommendations? Pacific coast bike route advice? I have heard and read that it is more difficult to follow going south. And yes, we will be prepared for rain.

Thanks for any help
Jonathan

Rushfan

03-03-09, 04:11 PM

This looks useful on the California side.

http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist1/d1transplan/bikeped/bikeguide/index.htm

jfry541

03-04-09, 11:58 AM

Thanks for that, I contacted the guy, and now there is a map being mailed to me free of charge!