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C e Point l S Peninsula Windflower o O C D A Soda Point B C A Y L Bay 31.3 NO A R n RT 1 35.2 R H D ‰ golf course and DR K Riviera DDY LNDDY D restaurant GA R Heights Soda Bay Black Clear Forest 37.2 S Sulphur Bank Ridge ....gIcH Riviera Lake ULPH S Pirate’s UR Borax Lake West O D BAN MERRITT RD A 1,326' Cove 2 Kelseyville B K DR 37.8 A NOCTI RD Y MA KO IN ST R Fraser Point LA D K STATE ST ES .p n Konocti Harbor Resort HO RE Begin & End Monitor DR RD Mt Konocti L IL County Park ‰ Konocti Wheeler Point H ‰ W County Park Mount L EL IL n Point B K Bay INSON RD Konocti 3 R 4,300' Clearlake D K A ......gIckH.H O E The Narrows V 26.4 I Baylis L = n Point 1.8 Ely 281 TS golf course Jago D R Flat and restaurant N 2.8 Bay SO P ER 4 OI D 29 Ely Stage Stop & Clearlake Riviera NT AN ST LA Country Museum KE 3.4 V n IE COLE T W hu CREEK rs R Kit’s ton D RD B Cre O ek T Mount Corner T L n E Thurston Anderson R Olive O D Lake C 2,485' R Marsh K legend S R L 24.5 5 L D I k boat ramp or launch = H @ D E a camping R I food 22.4 ‰ .H hospital ‰ C o H lodging le Sw C 6 ee r SEIGLER SP tw ee ate k c picnic facilities r C R DR re W RINGS NORTH NE D e ILD IE R k CA D T R ON p parking D NY CA R IGLER D k SE e Mayacamas Mountains 7.4 ‰ e public land r C S n A o g restrooms L y K Boggs Lake Mount M n elsey a Cre IN ek H A C A r h rv R R 7 e R Hannah D l I g N i B G 175 e O T TS T O 3,978' S view T L N E F R L O A N water trail C T K R 18.5 R P D D E R I R Seigler N I R Mountain D Snows Min 1300 | Max 3055 | Elev gain 3892’ 38 mi MOND R D O Lake 8 17.3 3,692' L 3300 H C Elevation (ft) Loch O L .a Lomond 2800 10.5 ..gI K el se D y R C 2300 r B Y e ig LE e n 9 AL k C H V R a HIG golf course n y o n ...gca C r 1800 e n e 15.2 ...-w6 k The Geysers ‰ 12.4 Boggs Mountain Demonstration B Distance (mi) IG 1300 C n ‰ State Forest 0 10 20 30 Little Red Schoolhouse 10 Miles Cobb ...gIH 012 14.0 Sources: USGS, ESRI, TANA, AND AB C DE FG HI J Bottle Rock-Soda Bay | Ride: moderate–difficult| Allow 5–6 hours Route 6 | 38 miles 14.0 Road intersects Hwy 175 at a gas station. Turn LEFT on 24.5 At the light, cross Hwy 29, passing Kit’s Corner with gas Hwy 175, passing Meadow Springs Shopping Ctr on left. station and convenience store on left. Continue straight on Good place to rest after steep climb on Bottle Rock, and to Soda Bay Rd, passing Riviera Shopping Center at 26.1m on 0.0 START at Kelseyville County Park. Turn LEFT out of prepare for next climb. Narrow road begins steep and wind- the right. ing ascent with several sharp turns. the park, and LEFT onto Main St. Then make first 26.4 Bear LEFT at intersection of Point Lakeview Rd and RIGHT on Live Oak Dr. At traffic light, cross Hwy 29, 15.2 Pass blue CDF Fire Station/Boggs Mountain State Forest sign continue downhill descent with lovely views of Clear Lake. continuing past CHP on left. Continue straight on gentle on right. Over 22 miles of hiking, equestrian & mountain Be cautious on narrow, winding road. rolling terrain. biking trails, camping, and shooting area for target practice. 29.1 Pass Konocti Harbor & Resort on right. Pass Crystal Dr, lead- Pass Adams Springs Golf Course on left. Road begins to 1.8 Bear LEFT going uphill, just after passing Gross Rd cutoff on ing to Buckingham golf course on right at 30.4m and the descend, then climbs back up at 16.9m toward the village right. Great vista point of Mt Konocti at 2.5m. “Black Forest” on left at 30.6m. of Loch Lomond. 2.8 Live Oak merges with Cole Creek. Turn RIGHT on Cole 31.3 At stop sign, bear LEFT to continue on Soda Bay Rd. 17.3 Pass Loch Lomond Rd intersection with store and restaurant Creek, passing small ranches and walnut orchards. At 32.2m, road descends steeply past Riviera Heights. Stop on right. Moderate your speed as road becomes narrower for a cold drink or snack at small market on left at 33.2m. 3.4 Turn RIGHT onto Bottle Rock Rd. Steady climb with with several sharp curves. gorgeous views of Mt Konocti leads you to a fir and pine 34.9 Pass Clear Lake State Park on right. Visitor and interpretive 18.5 Enjoy views of Mariah Meadow through Douglas fir, cedar forest which provides relief from the sun. center, camping, boating, paddling, biking and hiking trails. and maple trees. 7.4 Continue straight, past Harrington Flat Rd on left leading to 35.2 Turn LEFT to Clark Dr, crossing bridge at 35.9m. The road 22.4 Turn RIGHT on Red Hills Rd. You’ll ascend a bit before Boggs Lake Reserve. Ascent is gentle, levels out, and gradu- makes three sharp turns, first to the right, then left, and road gradually descends. Proceed cautiously around blind ally descends. Pass winery and tasting room on left hillside again to the right. at 9.2m. Continue to descend into valley. curves. Scenic views of Mt Konocti, walnut orchards, and vineyards. 37.2 Turn LEFT on Gaddy Ln. Slow down and prepare to get OPTION: A “rough” shortcut on Harrington Flat Rd. (1.3 miles will off Gaddy when it makes a sharp right at 37.7m. be unpaved, dirt surface) will shave about 4.0m off your route, and For majestic views of Mt Konocti, take a brief detour bring you past Boggs Lake Reserve, a picturesque vernal pool. at 23.2m and turn RIGHT to Seigler Springs Rd. In about 37.8 Turn LEFT on State St, following sign to Kelseyville. State a quarter mile on the left, stop and take in one of the most St makes sharp turns to the right and left. 10.5 Pass Sulfur Creek Rd on left. Continue gentle ascent past spectacular vineyard and mountain vistas in California. The 38.2 Turn LEFT to return to Kelseyville County Park. campground on right. Approach narrow bridge at 11.0m. nearby tasting room also offers picnicking opportunities. 12.4 Pass entrance on right to Calpine Geysers, the nation’s largest geothermal power producer. NOTE: Seigler Springs Rd parallels Hwy 175 but is a rough dirt road just after the tasting room for 3.1m. It turns back to paved for 1.2m till it intersects Loch Lomond Rd. Cycling Safety Tips Lake County Bike Route 6 protect yourself Wear a properly-fitted helmet. By law, bicycle riders under 18 years of age must wear a bicycle helmet while riding on a public road. The Konocti Challenge (707) 349-0815 | www.konoctichallenge.com ride with traffic, learn & follow the rules of the road Bicycle riders on public roads have the same rights and responsibilities The Konocti Challenge is a one-of-a-kind cycling experience as motorists, and must obey the same rules and regulations. and adventure for cyclists of all ages and ability levels! Yield to all pedestrians and horse riders, and take caution when Originally organized as “Pedal the Puddle” in 1990, the popular passing horse trailers. annual event is held the first Saturday of October. There are 4 routes to choose from, ranging from 20 to 100 mile loops, all Bottle Rock-Soda Bay including extensive SAG support, an end-of-ride BBQ on the be conspicuous, alert & communicate your intentions lake shore, and entertaining rest stop antics by local non-profit 38 miles | Elevation gain: 3892 ft Ride carefully–vehicles waiting at stop signs, in driveways, or parking organizations. Participants can ride through vineyards and pear Route begins: downtown Kelseyville spaces may suddenly pull out in front of you. Be prepared to stop or orchards, face a challenging 5,000 foot elevation climb, or have take evasive action. a relaxing family fun ride along the shores of Clear Lake. All proceeds benefit the local and international projects of the maintain control of your bicycle Rotary Club of Lakeport. For details & registration, visit the website. Ensure your bicycle is in good working order by inspecting it regularly. Check your bike for tire pressure, chain, and brakes (close quick release wheel levers). Carry repair and emergency supplies. More info: CA DMV Safety Tips for Bicyclists www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/fast_facts/ffdl37.htm bike shops The Konocti Regional Trails System (KRT) is a network of trails and community pathways on and around Clear Lake which: 1) Main St.