L.A. to Paso Robles, CA thru Ojai/Los Padres/ via 33,166,33,58
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L.A. to Paso Robles, CA thru Ojai/Los Padres/ via 33,166,33,58
Hello all. I just got back from a solo trip up to Paso Robles to see my Father. This time I chose to not take any super slabs, just 2 lane highway. Rode up to Ojai from the San Fernando Valley taking the Simi Freeway (118) west to the 126 (Santa Paula) and then
the 150 West to Ojai. Once in Ojai, got on the 33 North all the way thru the Los Padres National Forrest to the 33/166 junction in San Luis Obispo County. A short drive east to
get to the 33 north in Taft, CA and then up to the 58 West. I must stop and thank HD forum member BluesGub for cluing me in on Highway 58. Usually I would head up to Highway 46 and head west from there, but that road is now congested beyond belief. A quick note about Hwy 58, according to HD Member BluesGub, this area is that last area in California where wild horses ran, also know as “The Carrizo Plain”. This east/west part of Hwy 58 from Hwy 33 to Santa Margarita (18 miles south of Paso Robles) is approximately 75 miles with no services whatsoever. I did the first 40 miles without seeing any other car or bike, and finally passed a few cars/riders as I got close to the end.
The ride was spectacular. Once in Paso Robles, my father and I did a day trip up to one of the California Missions, Mission San Antonio, which is inside the perimeter of Fort Hunter Liggett. We had to show licenses, registration, and insurance to gain access on the base to get to the mission. Came back Sunday same way I rode up. Ojai is spectacular, lots of roads up there, and saw the pub everyone talks about up there. Hope my riding buddies get us up there soon!! Peace.
Top of Hwy 33 in Los Padres Forrest
North end of Los Padres, south of Hwy 166
Beginning of Hwy 58, just west of Hwy 33. San Joaquin Valley
Carrizo Plain Hwy 58
Intersection of Hwy 33 and Hwy 166 looking South to Ojai
Intersection of Hwy 33 and Hwy 166 looking North to Carrizo Plain
Top of Hwy 33 past Ojai
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the 150 West to Ojai. Once in Ojai, got on the 33 North all the way thru the Los Padres National Forrest to the 33/166 junction in San Luis Obispo County. A short drive east to
get to the 33 north in Taft, CA and then up to the 58 West. I must stop and thank HD forum member BluesGub for cluing me in on Highway 58. Usually I would head up to Highway 46 and head west from there, but that road is now congested beyond belief. A quick note about Hwy 58, according to HD Member BluesGub, this area is that last area in California where wild horses ran, also know as “The Carrizo Plain”. This east/west part of Hwy 58 from Hwy 33 to Santa Margarita (18 miles south of Paso Robles) is approximately 75 miles with no services whatsoever. I did the first 40 miles without seeing any other car or bike, and finally passed a few cars/riders as I got close to the end.
The ride was spectacular. Once in Paso Robles, my father and I did a day trip up to one of the California Missions, Mission San Antonio, which is inside the perimeter of Fort Hunter Liggett. We had to show licenses, registration, and insurance to gain access on the base to get to the mission. Came back Sunday same way I rode up. Ojai is spectacular, lots of roads up there, and saw the pub everyone talks about up there. Hope my riding buddies get us up there soon!! Peace.
Top of Hwy 33 in Los Padres Forrest
North end of Los Padres, south of Hwy 166
Beginning of Hwy 58, just west of Hwy 33. San Joaquin Valley
Carrizo Plain Hwy 58
Intersection of Hwy 33 and Hwy 166 looking South to Ojai
Intersection of Hwy 33 and Hwy 166 looking North to Carrizo Plain
Top of Hwy 33 past Ojai
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RE: L.A. to Paso Robles, CA thru Ojai/Los Padres/ via 33,166,33,58
Looks like the ride and scenery were fantastic and I'm sure spending time with your Pops was priceless.
Thanks for sharing,
Primo
Thanks for sharing,
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RE: L.A. to Paso Robles, CA thru Ojai/Los Padres/ via 33,166,33,58
Johnny, amazing scenery. That looks like an awesome ride. You need to take us on the route one of these days, damn it looks beautiful out there.
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