Overnight Adventure Ride to Carrizo Plains

Adventure Ride to San Andreas Fault / Carrizo Plains – May 17-18, 2025

• RSVP to Matt Herwaldt 559-292-2269 to let us know if you’re in — see you out there!

Get ready for an unforgettable two-day On /Off Road Adventure Ride through some of the best backroads and off-road routes Central California has to offer! 🌄🏍️

📍 Ride Details:
🗓️ Dates: May 17-18, 2025
📍 Meeting Point: Chevron Coalinga / 301 W. Elm Ave – 9:30 AM , kickstands up at 10:00 AM

🏨 Overnight: Topper’s Motel – 101 E Kern St, Taft
📞 Call 661-765-4145 for reservations — mention Herwaldt Group for a discount!

Route Overview:

Join us for a weekend of riding, camaraderie, and backcountry exploration! This ride is ideal for beginners, with flexibility built in for more experienced riders.

📅 Saturday, May 17

• Meet: 0930 @ Chevron Coalinga (301 W Elm Ave)

• KSU: 1000 sharp

• Route Highlights:

  • Parkfield Grade to Hwy 46

  • Old 41 to Creston

  • Lunch at The Longbranch in Creston

  • Ride La Panza Rd to Hwy 58, then explore Pozo-La Panza OHV (optional)

  • Traverse Carrizo Plain via the central route to Hwy 166, into Taft

🏨 Overnight: Topper’s Motel – 101 E Kern St, Taft
📞 Call 661-765-4145 for reservations — mention Herwaldt Group for a discount!
🍽 Dinner: On-site at La Salsa Restaurant

📅 Sunday, May 18

• Ready to ride: 0800

• KSU: 0830

• Head back into Carrizo Plain via Elkhorn Grade

• Travel along the San Andreas Fault (Elkhorn Rd), with an optional detour on Hurricane Rd

• Ride Hwy 58 back to La Panza/Pozo (east to west)

• Lunch in Shandon – hole-in-the-wall Mexican spot inside the market

• Head home at your own pace

🟢 All off-road segments have asphalt alternatives, and all dirt roads are county maintained (some better than others). This is a great intro to adventure riding – let’s ride, adapt, and enjoy together!