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Wanabee FTer · 08-25-2013, 08:19 PM

I'm looking to take a different route back home from the Oregon coast to SoCal this year. I usually take 101 down through the redwoods and cut across to I-5 via Hwy 20. I'm thinking about cutting across on Hwy 36 and wondering if anyone has any recent experience with this route?

Dwayne & Shara · 08-26-2013, 08:55 AM

I came across the 20 2 months ago not to bad at all. but 36 is not good it has 3 mtn. ranges and switch backs a lot of the way. go down a little more to 20 and across to I-5

JacknKay · 08-26-2013, 10:42 AM

While I have not been on this route, I guess I would say it depends a lot on what you are driving. We took route 299 from Reading to Eureka in our mini van a few years back and I would not want to do it in our RV with a towed car. Just looking at the map, it looks challenging.

Wanabee FTer · 08-26-2013, 11:56 AM

I'm in Brookings Oregon right now, I think I'll take 199 across from Crescent City. I've been on that route before. Some say 199 is too tight, but I found it a pleasant drive last time I drove it. My rig is about 48 feet including toad.

VestaDave · 08-26-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Wanabee FTer

I'm in Brookings Oregon right now, I think I'll take 199 across from Crescent City. I've been on that route before. Some say 199 is too tight, but I found it a pleasant drive last time I drove it. My rig is about 48 feet including toad.

You'll be fine on 199. I agree that 299 would not be a good choice.

DonDee · 08-26-2013, 12:05 PM

36 is very fun...on a motorcycle. 140 miles of curves!

Wanabee FTer · 08-26-2013, 08:42 PM

Thanks to all for the help. Made it to Weed Ca this evening. Glad I went north on 199 after hearing all the comments. Driving up the side of Smith river was breath taking, really only about 5-8 miles of tight curves, all the rest was smooth sailing.