299 vs, 36 in Cal. from I 5 to the 101

CA20 around Clear Lake is IMHO the best route between I5 and 101

The 299 route is just fine for RVs and is designated a "scenic route." Hwy 36 is not a good road for RVs since it is very narrow and blind in some places. Hwy 20 is an option but not nearly as scenic. Here is a link to a previous discussion on the subject:

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/28770835.cfm

Check this out good road for motorcycles

http://www.motorcycleroads.com/75/101/California/Twisty-Road---Next-140-miles!!!-(California-Route-36).html

Dick

Take CA 299, CA 36 is not a good road for RV's or bigger vehicles; I've been on both and twice was enough for me on CA 36, while I've been over CA 299 many times. Buckhorn and Berry Summit will take a little time but nothing to worry about.

From Redding to Arcata, 299. From Sacramento to eureka, 20 to 101. From grants pass to eureka,199 to 101. IMHO

Do NOT take 36 from I5 to 101! It has signs warning against. We heard a recent horror story from a semi driver who unknowingly used it with his fiver. He lost his brakes on the trip with a diesel Ford 350...

Thanks to all for your info:B
I was thinking the 299 was OK. so thats my going ta Orygun road,. Actually our next host spot near Coos Bay from Hensley Lake near Chowchilla
Cha cha cha.
Chuck

You should check the Caltrans web page for SR299 before using this route. I live just off of 299 (Junction City, CA). We have been experiencing road closures due to a slide near Big French Creek, near Big Bar, CA. If the road shut down, they usually have at least one lane open with controlled traffic. JH

RVcrazy wrote:
Do NOT take 36 from I5 to 101! It has signs warning against. We heard a recent horror story from a semi driver who unknowingly used it with his fiver. He lost his brakes on the trip with a diesel Ford 350...

36 requires skill, and overheating brakes is bad news on any route.