Mulholland Highway & The Snake - Santa Monica Mountains
World-famous canyon carving icon through the rugged Santa Monica Mountains down to the Pacific. Includes 'The Snake' section above The Rock Store, featuring heavily banked friction-rich asphalt, blind apex hairpins, and ocean canyon drops.
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Legendary 1930s Alcoa stone lodge perched right on the raging rapids of the Cheoah River, 5 miles south of the Tail of the Dragon. High-end rider hospitality with roaring river vistas, stone hearths, and an upscale evening tavern where motorcyclists toast surviving 318 curves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many curves and miles is Mulholland Highway & The Snake - Santa Monica Mountains? ▼
Mulholland Highway & The Snake - Santa Monica Mountains spans 26 miles and packs approximately 210 curves (8.1 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 50 ft - 1,850 ft and technical rating 8/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Calabasas, CA (Latitude 34.1483, Longitude -118.6611) and finishes at Leo Carrillo State Beach (Pacific Ocean), CA (Latitude 34.0453, Longitude -118.9328).
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.