Bay Area: Sunol Wilderness Regional Reserve

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The Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve is one of my favorite destinations. It is a perfect example of a Northern California ride that enables a motorcyclist to be in the moment and celebrate the beauty of riding and nature.Believe it or not, it is possible for both to coexist!

Like all things in the United States, the people who care and protect the Preserve have changed over time. A nice history can be found here:

https://www.ebparks.org/parks/sunol

At present, 7,000 acres are shared by grazing cattle, all kinds of birds and animals, beautiful plants, and Californians who walk, ride, hike, bicycle, and drive the Calaveras Road, the only road I know that runs the length of the Preserve. It is 21 miles of the most beautiful vista and turns you can possibly imagine.



I believe the best entry into the Preserve is from Interstate 680:



It is a road built for experienced motorcyclists who properly maintain their motorcycles and understand how to ride a twisty road. There are no guard rails, proper turnouts, and the descents are steep. If you loose control or focus, the consequences could be dire. However, the connection to nature and your motorcycle are spectacular while riding Calavares Road. A few pictures follow. I hope they give the ride justice.