Hwy 299 west of Redding Ca at the base of Buckhorn Summit

Just 15 minutes from my garage door, this stretch of California state highway 299 is one of the most challenging stretches of road in North America-about 8 miles from base to summit, dozens of well surfaced, banked, and radius-ed consecutive curves-most posted 20-25 mph. There is about a 1500' elevation change, and 3 passing lane-sections to pass on the uphill. Mid-day, weekday traffic is very light and only a couple shady spots to watch for ice in the winter. (This video was shot on a clear day in January.) Best part is you can challenge 100% of your ability, your bike, and your tires and not even be at risk of a ticket-my very best average on a hot summer day is 61 mph. Enjoy

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• 299
• BMW
• K1200S
• Redding
• Ca
• Buckhorn
• summit
• Whiskeytown
• lake
• high speed

[RJswanee]

I take this every week in my Jeep. I would LOVE to go this fast! My best average is about 40ish on a warm, sunny day in the summer.

Once you get past the first 2 lefts at the bottom, it's pretty much smooth sailing (thanks to some much needed repaving).

[PInk77W1]

what kind of bike was that ? 4cylinder jap bike i would guess? i am moving to redding oct. 1st and plan on riding my bicycle from redding west to willow creek and back for practice

[brad202684]

I drive a truck up and down this hill every week. If i could go as fast as that I'd get to Weaverville about 40 minutes quicker at the beginning of my route lol. I saw the "watch for snow" sign was turned facing traffic at the first passing zone at 3:40, when did you record this?

[kingcountersteer]

nice video/road. im planning on riding it this summer. what is traffic like during the week? and what kind of bike are you on?