California Route 36 - '140 Miles of Curves'
Marked by the famous Caltrans sign 'Curves Next 140 Miles', Route 36 crosses the Northern California Coast Range through Douglas fir forests, river gorges, and roller-coaster crests with continuous technical switchbacks.
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The undisputed epicenter of motorcycle culture in the eastern United States, sitting at Mile 0 of the Tail of the Dragon (US-129). An electric, adrenaline-fueled carnival of sportbikes, adventure tourers, and interstate cruisers. Smells of warm tire rubber, two-stroke exhaust, and hickory smoke.
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How many curves and miles is California Route 36 - '140 Miles of Curves'? ▼
California Route 36 - '140 Miles of Curves' spans 140 miles and packs approximately 1800 curves (12.9 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 150 ft - 4,400 ft (South Fork Mountain) and technical rating 9/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Fortuna / Alton (US-101), CA (Latitude 40.5646, Longitude -124.1378) and finishes at Red Bluff (I-5), CA (Latitude 40.1785, Longitude -122.2358).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.