Ortega Highway (CA-74) - Santa Ana Mountains
Southern California canyon classic slicing through Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness and Cleveland National Forest. Sweeping high-speed bends, panoramic descents overlooking Lake Elsinore, and the Hell's Kitchen biker landmark.
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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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How many curves and miles is Ortega Highway (CA-74) - Santa Ana Mountains? ▼
Ortega Highway (CA-74) - Santa Ana Mountains spans 32 miles and packs approximately 190 curves (5.9 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 150 ft - 2,660 ft and technical rating 7/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at San Juan Capistrano, CA (Latitude 33.5017, Longitude -117.6625) and finishes at Lake Elsinore, CA (Latitude 33.6681, Longitude -117.3273).
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.