Right in our own backyard...practically

I had heard about this road, but had no idea until I got on it and ...
http://www.moto-rama.com/photo/road_trips/nac_road.1.jpg

http://www.moto-rama.com/photo/road_trips/nac_road.2.jpg

It's Nacimiento Road in Southern Monterey County. Part of this road
traverses Fort Hunter-Leggett Army Reserve Training Center, so bring your
license, POI and current registration.
I was also warned by the gate sentry to hold it down while traveling through
the Fort's property as they discouraged speeders by issuing tickets.
My radar detector found two bogies, and when they appeared from around the
bend, I gave them a friendly wave and they reciprocated.
The first part of the road heading from the coast was a major blast,
although I would've rather have been riding my VTR or some smallish
sport, or dual sport bike.
If you happen to be in the area , it is definitely worth checking out.
So if you are feeling a compulsion , here it is:
http://www.moto-rama.com/photo/road_trips/naciemento-ferguson-road.jpg

Oh and I recommend going on an off season weekday AM, by way of the Cabrillo
Hwy ( CA route 1 ) from Monterey. This will take you through Big Sur etc.
and is a main event type of road itself. Bring some big eyes, a camera and
buy gas before you leave any main road.

Jim Stinnett
VTR1000
R1100RS
http://moto-rama.com

 

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YOU BASTARD!!!

Cancel your post!!!!

AGHHH!

Tell them about the rabid squirrels! The SUVs that come bounding off the
side of the road, the spike strips, ANYTHING!

 

It's a favorite here on the Central Coast. At the eastern end, on the
grounds of Fort Hunter Liggett, you'll find Mission San Antonio, the
most unspoiled of all the missions. Wandering around you can see some
examples of early 19th centrury engineering. A large reservoir on high
ground supplies water both for normal use and to drive the grist mill
some distance away.

Another attraction at FHL is "The Hacienda", which was designed by Julia
Morgan (architect of Hearst Castle). Originally built as a hunting
lodge for William Randolph Hearst, it's now a restaurant open to the
public.

From the Bay Area, a good (long) day ride is: 1 south to Carmel, Carmel
Valley Road to Greenfield, 101 south to King City, Jolon Road to the FHL
entrance, The Hacienda for lunch, Mission San Antonio,
Nacimiento-Fergusson over to 1, north to Big Sur and home. Gas is
available on Jolon Road just west of 101, then in Big Sur; it's about
110mi between fuel stops. If you're hungry in Big Sur, stop at the Big
Sur River Inn and sit at an outdoor table under the redwoods overlooking
the Big Sur River.

 

Yeah, and all the corners have sand in them! This road is a menace
to motorcyclists! Stay away!

-Keith

 

Where is this in relationship to Nepenthe's?

 

Yeah, something like this:
http://www.moto-rama.com/photo/road_trips/pix/107-0715_IMG.JPG

 

Mas Rapido! wrote:
BS... I'm changing your name from Jim Stinnett to Jim Ridenett...

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