I-5 to Hwy 101 via CA 299
Hello everyone. Planning a trip the end of August and looking to cross over CA I-5 to CA Hwy 101, by using CA 299, out of Redding. I will be pulling a 32' fifth-wheel with my 2018 RAM 2500 and was won...
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ddphillips52 wrote:
Be sure your exhaust brake works! Lots of 8 and 9% grades.
There are no 8-9 % grades on 299, unless they added them in the last 6 months. Four hills to go over, 2 at about 4300 feet the other 2 lower.
worst case is 5-6 percent, watch the West side descent of Oregon Mountain it is a long grade at 6%.
Good road pull a trailer across all the time, 3 1/2 hours. If you have time stop at the Straw House in Junction City for lunch. Link
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g32546-d2249163-Reviews-Strawhouse_Cafe-Junction_City_California.html
