Requa Road, a steep coastal drive in California
Usa, north-america
3.86 km
198 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, adventure seekers, listen up! Requa Road, also known as Patrick J Murphy Memorial Road, is calling your name. Tucked away in Del Norte County, California, inside Redwood National and State Parks, this coastal drive is a total stunner. Sure, it's a tad bumpy, but trust me, the views are SO worth it!
This paved, windy road clocks in at just under 2.5 miles, starting from good ol' U.S. 101. Word to the wise: skip this one after dark – no lights or markings here! But during the day? Get ready for one of the most scenic drives you've ever seen.
Keep an eye out for fog, which can be pretty common in this area. The road can be a bit of a nail-biter, with some seriously steep and narrow sections and a distinct lack of guardrails. RVs and trailers? Probably not the best idea. But if you're up for the challenge, you'll be rewarded with the Klamath River Overlook, perched a dizzying 650 feet above it all. Get ready for a climb of around 615 feet from U.S. 101 with an average incline of almost 5%. It's a wild ride!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 3.86 km
- Max Elevation
- 198 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
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