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Old 07-30-2015, 01:05 PM   #1
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Best Route to the Redwoods

We are planning a trip to the Redwoods next week from Palmdale, CA to Cresent City, CA. Looks like I have a couple of route choices.

1. I-5N to the I-580W to the US-101N. How is the drive taking the I-580W thru San Francisco/Oakland? And how is the US-101 north to Cresent City.

2. The I-5N to Redding and cutting across the mountains on the 299W, then up the US-101N.

Anyone taken either of the routes and how are they pulling their Montana?

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Don
 
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Old 07-30-2015, 01:21 PM   #2
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Don & Diane

I have done your #1 option many, many times. The only issue is traffic and tolls over the Richmond Bridge. If your going through on Saturday or Sunday, it's not too bad. Monday - Friday afternoon isn't good.

Another option that I like better (we live north of Santa Rosa on 101) is to take I5, north to Hwy 12, West on 12 to I80. Take I80 south to Hwy 37. Take a right on Hwy 116, Lakeville Hwy. That will take you to Hwy 101. North on 101 to Cresent City is just fine.

Granted, this route is not the most direct, but it can be faster and less aggravating. You might hit some delays around Stockton and Petaluma, but for the most part, it's far less crowded. Saving the bridge toll will be about a wash for the little extra fuel. BYW, Hwy12 is not in great shape so be forewarned.

A third route is to take I-5 to Hwy 20 @ Williams. Hwy 20 is scenic and a nice road. It is slow when you go around Clearlake. It will bring you into Hwy 101 north of Ukiah. If you don't want to go through the Santa Rosa area, this would be the route of choice avoiding most traffic (except through the Sacramento area). If you time that right, you'd be ok.

Ken

Option 2 I have not done, so I can't comment on 299.
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Old 07-30-2015, 03:55 PM   #3
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I like hwy 20 better than 299 as it gets you closer to the coast sooner and redding has seen temps. as high as 117 the last couple of weeks. Hwy 20 has less up and down grades also.
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Old 07-31-2015, 01:13 PM   #4
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Thanks for responding guys. Think I will take the 37 route. I did the Bay Bridge in Frisco one time during rush hour with the trailer....it sucked!
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