Hayfork to Hyampom road condition

fuldog · 08-15-2012, 06:01 PM

I'm planning a ride from the bay area to Oregon and we'll be staying in Weaverville one night. I noticed on my map a road that goes from Hayfork to Hyampom. Has anyone here been on that road and can comment on the condition ? Paved ? twisties ? traffic ? etc. Thanks in advance.

Chain Smoker · 08-16-2012, 08:53 AM

This road is paved with misery.

GeoNorskie · 08-16-2012, 12:57 PM

Don't know how it is at the moment, but back in early June it was dirt just a few miles west of Hayfork, and they were actively working on it.

Here is the Hyampon Road Summer Closure Schedule. It shows closures through Aug. 19. After that there will be only punch list work (see below). So maybe it's paved now.

Here is a page where Trinity County DOT tweets updates on road work.

fuldog · 08-16-2012, 03:15 PM

Thanks for the info. We will be in that area on Sept. 4th If anyone knows for sure that it is paved by then let me know. Our streetbikes don't do well off pavement. Thanks, Gary

viffergyrl · 08-16-2012, 06:04 PM

Hey Bonnie - that looks like a fun road! What was the nature of the road work? Is it being paved or were they repairing and grading a dirt road?

Hey Gary - we take our 13-14 yo VFRs on dirt as long as it's graded and hard-packed. Here's a picture of our bikes on Santa Rita Road which was about 15-20 miles of graded dirt.

viffergyrl · 08-16-2012, 06:11 PM

Here's where the crazies hang out.... clicky.

GeoNorskie · 08-16-2012, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by viffergyrl

Hey Bonnie - that looks like a fun road! What was the nature of the road work? Is it being paved or were they repairing and grading a dirt road?

I do believe they were re-paving it (it used to be paved according to Mr. GN and others in the know). If it was re-paved, it should be a killer little ride. There is a loop to do out of Hayfork - to Hyampom, thence to Corral Bottom Road (all paved), to 299 at Big Bar. There are lots of other options, most unpaved but good gravel. Fall would be a good time, as there would be nice colors in the trees (not to mention cooler than fry-an-egg-on-the-road temps).

P.S. Santa Rita Road looks very nice!

08-15-2012, 06:01 PM	#1
fuldog Junior Member Name: Gary Location: Pacifica CA. Motorcycle: Honda VFR Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 41	Hayfork to Hyampom road condition I'm planning a ride from the bay area to Oregon and we'll be staying in Weaverville one night. I noticed on my map a road that goes from Hayfork to Hyampom. Has anyone here been on that road and can comment on the condition ? Paved ? twisties ? traffic ? etc. Thanks in advance.

08-16-2012, 08:53 AM	#2
Chain Smoker Out On The Road Somewhere Name: Igor Klotz Location: West Coast USA Motorcycle: Stage 4 Pirate Glide Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 105	Re: Hayfork to Hyampom road condition This road is paved with misery. __________________ If you have Allis Chalmers air filter, Massey Ferguson oil filter, New Holland fuel filter, Case cams, John Deere shocks, Farmall heads and Screaming Beagle pipes you may be Stage Kit 1.75 or higher.

08-16-2012, 12:57 PM	#3
GeoNorskie Senior Member Name: Bonnie Location: Redding & Fort Bragg Motorcycle: 2009 F650GS Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 830	Re: Hayfork to Hyampom road condition Don't know how it is at the moment, but back in early June it was dirt just a few miles west of Hayfork, and they were actively working on it. Here is the Hyampon Road Summer Closure Schedule. It shows closures through Aug. 19. After that there will be only punch list work (see below). So maybe it's paved now. Here is a page where Trinity County DOT tweets updates on road work.

08-16-2012, 03:15 PM	#4
fuldog Junior Member Name: Gary Location: Pacifica CA. Motorcycle: Honda VFR Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 41	Re: Hayfork to Hyampom road condition Thanks for the info. We will be in that area on Sept. 4th If anyone knows for sure that it is paved by then let me know. Our streetbikes don't do well off pavement. Thanks, Gary

08-16-2012, 06:04 PM	#5
viffergyrl Road Witch Name: Kris Location: One hour north of La-La Land Motorcycle: '99 VFR; '02 BMW RT Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,167	Re: Hayfork to Hyampom road condition Hey Bonnie - that looks like a fun road! What was the nature of the road work? Is it being paved or were they repairing and grading a dirt road? Hey Gary - we take our 13-14 yo VFRs on dirt as long as it's graded and hard-packed. Here's a picture of our bikes on Santa Rita Road which was about 15-20 miles of graded dirt. __________________ _____________________________________________ Kris Never argue with a fool. Someone watching may not be able to tell the difference. --Anonymous '99 Honda VFR 800 '02 BMW R1150 RT

08-16-2012, 06:11 PM	#6
viffergyrl Road Witch Name: Kris Location: One hour north of La-La Land Motorcycle: '99 VFR; '02 BMW RT Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,167	Re: Hayfork to Hyampom road condition Here's where the crazies hang out.... clicky. __________________ _____________________________________________ Kris Never argue with a fool. Someone watching may not be able to tell the difference. --Anonymous '99 Honda VFR 800 '02 BMW R1150 RT

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