We are a car club aren't we? So should one of our favorite things be to drive in our cars? Here are some suggestions for driving routes that you might want to try with your Porsche.
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Bagdad Highway | Another awesome stretch in AZ is the Bagdad Highway. 38 miles of twisty bliss. The drive should start heading north on 89 from Wickenburg through Congress and Yarnell. Left on Kirkland Road to Kirkland and the Bagdad Highway. Return from Bagdad to 97, 97 south to 93. Back to Wickenburg on 93. --Patrick Bryson |
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Glendora Ridge Road | The Glendora Ridge Road, in the LA County mountains, is a fantastic windy up & down 2-lane well maintained road; not always open, especially in the winter, but when it is open there usually is very little traffic. I've traveled it several times over the last 8 years in 3 different sports cars: a '64 TR4, a '81 Porsche 911SC, and a '92 Porsche 968. The most traffic I ever encountered was about 5 cars or 3 motorcycles or 6 bicyclist. Of course, I always go during the week, as I bet it's a little more traffic on the weekends since it's so close to Los Angeles/OC. --George Weigand Here's a link to a map: http://www.sundaymorningrides.com/road/5693728/ |
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Highway 1 from Morro Bay to Monterey | Want to give you a "favorite road" - Highway 1 from Morro Bay to Monterey - a beautiful winding road with very little traffic - try it some time. Most of the road is along the ocean with frequent view opportunities. --Gene Ross |
Old Creek between Cayucos and 46 | (I hear the Santa Rosa Creek Road is still very rough...) All of the Eastern Paso Robles.....Atascadero Roads are super!! Great fun. --Lynda & Frank Merrill |
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Pacific Coast Highway | Take if from Sunset Ave to Bloom State Park --Allan Slocum |
Mulholland Drive | For a great night cruising take Mulholland Drive from Beverly Glen Blvd to Laurel Canyon Blvd --Allan Slocum |
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Idllywild Mountain Drive | Take highway 74 from Palm Desert towards Idllywild and then turn on 243 towards Banning |
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Couser Canyon | It's short but sweet: Couser Canyon Road between highway 76 and Lilac Road |
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Rt. 18 – Rim of the World Highway | From the Rt. 18 Waterman Avenue exit on the 210 you start uphill. Wildwood Park is an ideal location to regroup but it also has a homeless population and the restrooms are weekend only. Soon, the four lane highway climbs towards Lake Arrowhead (elevation: 5,174′) with mostly sweeping turns and incredible views of the Inland Empire. Rt. 18 narrows to 2 lanes after Rt. 138. The best view/photo opportunity is Red Rock Scenic Overlook; enter latitude: 34.224082, longitude: ‑117.239064 in your GPS or you’ll sail by. Past the Lake Arrowhead turnoff Rt. 18 continues to climb towards Big Bear (elevation: 6,752′) while winding through mountain forests and the village of Running Springs (elevation 6,109’). Traffic is usually light to moderate. |
Rt. 38: Big Bear to Yucaipa | This is a less known part of Rim of the World Scenic Byway. From Rt. 18 east of Big Bear (elevation: 6,752′) you start a gradual climb in mostly open alpine terrain to Onyx Summit (at 8,443 ft. the highest mountain pass in Southern California). Past Onyx Summit you head downhill through sweeping turns with mountain views. Much of this a Porsche will go about the speed limit with your foot off the gas pedal—there are a few turns where the brake pedal will be useful. There’s a stretch through the woods including the village of Angelus Oaks as you continue down towards the valley of Mill Creek just before Yucaipa. Traffic is usually light. People who’ve “ridden shotgun” say they were glad they didn’t have to drive and could just admire the view. In late-August through September, check out the orchards of Oak Glen for fresh varietal apples that taste like they were just picked (the were) and real apple cider. |
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Hwy 101 to Ventura | Take Hwy 33 towards Ojai. Stay on 33 as it veers north as you enter the western end of Ojai. Continue on 33 while it twists and climbs and descents until you reach the ranger/fire station on your right. Five hundred feet past station, turn right onto Lockwood Valley Road, eventually reaching I-5 for return trip home. --Nicolas Liakas |
Hwy 101 to Santa Barbara. | Take Hwy 154 (San Marcos Pass) past town of Los Olivos. Turn right onto Foxen Cyn Road. Follow Foxen Cyn until it becomes Betteravia Road is Sisquoc. Continue to junction with Hwy 101 South for return trip home. --Nicolas Liakas |
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Arivaca Road | Top of the list is Arivaca Road in southern Arizona. Starting at Amada off highway 19 and joining Sasabe Road (286). Take 286 north to Three Points where 286 joins W. Ajo Highway (86) --Patrick Bryson |