Caltrans says 36 will have massive construction on it the month of August. Up to 4 hour delays between Fortuna and Red Bluff.
Thanks for that. I was planning to go there in August. I'll make new plans.
So here's the deal. I rode the full length of 36 today, finally getting The Pic:
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loginThere was fairly normal construction going on, most of it nearly done. Three flag zones and I always cut the line on the moto, with the blessing of the flaggers. Road in great shape through Tehama, Shasta, and half of Trinity counties--basically halfway to Fortuna from RB.
The bit that will have the four hour delay is just west of Dinsmore, the section where the road has no center line. The signs say that the road will be closed weekdays 8AM to Noon and 1PM to 5PM. They've cut a swath of trees down all along the right of way and I think they're going to straighten the shit out of that bit. Here's a vid from happier days, four years ago:
https://youtu.be/1hUujc6PqZ8Now I do need to allow that that section needs a LOT of work after last (VERY wet) winter. The road is trying to slide off the hill and bunches of quickie repairs have been made to keep it open. I spent some time off the saddle letting the bike dance around some of the sketchier bits.
Options for inlanders--with this closure there will probably be less traffic overall on 36. FH1 and Hwy 3 are still accessible, and if you know the other forest roads, by all means have at it.
From the west, the only (mostly) paved option would be the Blocksburg road from Bridgeville. From this you can get to Alderpoint and Garberville or really get lost out to Zenia. As always, don't open any gates unless you know the gate owner personally.
