Low Gap Road

Total Miles 20.7
Technical Rating
3 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Flowy dirt road that climbs through grassy oak woodlands before entering the redwood forests of the California Coast. Quiet road with minimal obstacles. Currently, there is a bridge on the route that is closed to cars (see photos). Nothing larger than a BMW Adventure bike is going to be able to pass through. Enjoy the beautiful vistas. There are some spots that get pretty slippery after rain due to slick mud, so just keep an eye out.

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Difficulty

This is a flowy dirt road with blind corners and off-camber turns. Slick mud can be present in certain areas during the rainy season.

History

Low Gap Road was the original trail used by the Pomo Indians to journey to the coast for trade.

Technical Rating

3

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Evelyn Croft
Jun 13, 2026
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Saw only one other person out there in a truck, early on in the trail. First mile or so has a lot of washboard, but it evens out soon enough. Very easy ride, definitely recommend taking it slow and enjoying the gorgeous scenery. The bridge is still blocked off with concrete barriers, but it’s definitely passable. My R1200GS and its wide cylinder heads fit through with a bit of finessing. The landslide that I was expecting to encounter appears to have been cleared as of June 2026.

Low Gap Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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