I like to use Google Maps to look at routes like this. I zoom in and out, switch between Sat view and Map with terrain, zoom in further to get Streetview.
Hwy 199 at Patrick CreekHere I've zoomed in on the entrance to the Patrick Creek FS campground on 199. We camped there one Mothers Day weekend years ago. I remember the time because the lodge across the street was advertising its MD special.
Zoom out a bit and you'll see it is in the middle of a twisty section of the highway, as it follows the Smith River. The highest point on this highway passes through a tunnel, and then into Oregon soon after. From the contours I see that the tunnel elevation is 2200 ft.
rest stopHere's the rest stop right before the tunnel. How'd that long 18 wheeler get here?
tunnel entrance - 15ftDid you know that Crate Lake will be the high point on your drive? The rim is about 7000'. The curves on the access road at tighter than anything on 199.
Munson Valley RdHow about a bonus location - a short cut from Crescent City to Hwy199.
Howland Hill Rd
