The Lost Coast of California | Motorcycle Travel & Camping

[@stevensenechal2381]

The unexpected, those moments that leave you speechless... and that you will carry with you forever. That's motorcycling.

[@Motoadvyyc]

Watching your video while having dinner at home and thinking that my motorcycle is in my garage. I better go for a ride now 😂

[@WhY_ADV]

Ya Hoo! My Tiger 800 got a feature shot on the channel! Great to meet you while overlapping a night on the Lost Coast. Great video

[@SterlingNoren]

Thanks!!! that’s cool you were out there too!

[@BTimmer]

The Lost Coast Highway is among my top 3 motorcycle roads in the west coast area. I rode it some 18 years ago and your videos brought the memories come flooding back. It's every bit as good as your excitement conveys.

[@markpinnington1723]

That was so awesome Sterling....felt like I was along for the ride Always feel relaxed after watching your films Thanks again, Mark

[@pajo2460]

nIce the mattloe road comes to section of the united staes furtist westerly point i grew up not far from there

[@robertsonfamilyfarm9126]

The Lost Coast Century is a 100-mile bike ride in California. It's also called the Tour of the Unknown Coast. The route includes beautiful scenery, but also has sections of bad pavement, steep climbs, and twisty descents. The Lost Coast is a mostly natural and undeveloped area of the California North Coast in Humboldt and Mendocino Counties. It was named the "Lost Coast" after the area experienced depopulation in the 1930s. When the Pacific Coast Highway was being built, engineers chose to go around this 100-mile section of coast.

[@fallinginthed33p]

It was Clement Salvadori's articles on the Forgotten Coast that got me hooked on this place. What vistas...

[@jdgreany]

I camped at Needles few years back, rode my Africa Twin up USAL Rd. which was tricky in a few spots with a full load. We had elk visit our campsite. Beautiful spot. Need to get back. Great video

[@squiretomasie7003]

Your video i brings me so many great memories. In have done that Ferndale to the lost coast five times. Its truly one of the most beautiful experiences I have had.

[@detch5307]

Sterling...your filming and production is incredible! I almost forgot how beautiful and mystical the north coast is. You captured it perfectly. We used to abalone dive down at Mendocino. Thank you so much.

[@SteveH98264]

Sterling, I'm convinced that northern California offers some of the best motorcycle roads in the world, certainly in the US. When I lived in The Bay Area I frequently took day rides along the costal range avoiding US101 and I-5 like the plague. CA36 between Red Bluff and US101 ranks as my all time favorite road on a bike.

[@letitrest4662]

Hello Sterling, I'm visiting my son in Everett, Washington after having taken a five day motorcycle journey on the slab from the Atlanta area. I'll be here a week, and was discussing with him a scenic route to the central Illinois home, where I'm from. I'm seriously looking at Highway 2. That'll take me through Stevens Pass, Kalispell, and many other high country out of the way places that likely don't see a lot of strangers pass through. It'll undoubtably take some time and planning to assure I don't leave myself short on gas and lodging when darkness comes, but then that's what adventure is.

[@SterlingNoren]

Have a great trip! Highway 2 is pretty nice!

[@Theophilus1968]

That is some prime rockfish spots you’re passing. I would encourage you to invest in a fishing pole for lingcod, rockfish and Dungenous crab. You can fish right in the rocks and cook your catch at camp. 👍

[@pala4833]

Nice to see some old stomping grounds. I graduated from HSU in 1989. You're having a great adventure. I'm enjoying following along.

[@peterhewitson71]

Another great camp site , the roads to get there remind me of New Zealand , made me home sick . Thanks sharing . Pete Western Australia

[@wsuvtx]

Just rode the Mottole Rd and Kings Peak Road today on my Tiger 1200. Great day on the Lost Coast. Lots of dirt, even on the paved roads 😉

[@rogermeyer860]

I have a love/hate relationship with the Mattole Rd. So beautiful and off the beaten path yet so rough/beaten up I'd rather ride on gravel, but It's worth ridding every 5-10 years:) I'll be heading down that way next week from Oregon to the Redwoods but will be avoiding the Lost Coast this year.

[@dougnash6316]

Love the new format 👍👍

[@orangelion03]

I did the same thing my first time on Mattole! Turned around and did that "reveal" again =D 2021, on my way back from MOA Rally in Montana. I had started the day in Medford, got to Ferndale early afternoon. Low overcast, a little damp. As I climbed up and out of town, it got really dark and foggy in spots, but the cloud layer turned out to be thin and I soon found myself with clear blue skies and the hill tops above the clouds. The cloud layer ended completely by the time I came around that bend. Had to pull over (not easy...it's steep!) to absorb it. Breathtaking view. That short run along Black Sand Beach...damn... I stayed on Mattole Road past Honeydew and camped at Albee. Went through there again in 2022 with a group, and decided I needed to spend a week in the area. Didnt happen in 23, but planning an extended return in June this year. Cant wait.

[@SterlingNoren]

Such a nice place to ride, I’m definitely going back there when I have the chance!

[@m.z.h1484]

Crazy, I was just camping south of Petrolia last week, right on the Matole river. Adventure bike heaven. Little old lady who runs the one market in that town sells great home made hot dog links. Did you see the other room in the Honeydew store that has all the mounted game? An Arizona ride is in the works for me. Love this channel!

[@SterlingNoren]

Yeah the kids showed me the trophy room too 😀!!!

[@JamesWilkinson-rh9ib]

One of your best videos yet!! You do amazing work my friend. Someday our paths shall cross 🎉

[@SterlingNoren]

Thank you!

[@blackswanodysseys]

Lost Coast hwy, on of the best kept secrets of California coast. One of my favorite rides and tons of history too. Black Swan Odysseys

[@scotthenderson9281]

2024 chili & myself will be taking 2 months off, California, Oregon, Washington. This series is really helpful . Thanks buddy.👍🏼🇺🇸

[@motonorge1172]

You will love the Norwegian cost Line 😊

[@SukariaSemesta]

going around to beautiful places using motorbikes looks very good

[@MarkSager-t8v]

Wow! Thank you Sterling.

[@flythenride]

Awesome video Stirling! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.. 🙏🏻

[@ryandee234]

Fantastic! Love the music in this one.

[@BlackThor15]

Amazing, simply amazing! Sterlng Productions at it's best!! 👍👍

[@yowser8780]

Great video. Couple comments on the video. Ferndale - 'No Brand Burger' joint. Small, dingy, but has great burgers. 6:00 Malfunction Junction. Monument Road to the East. Fantastic ADV bike ride. 8:00 Capetown. Old stage stop. Day's horse travel from Petrolia and Ferndale. 9:40 Sugar Loaf Rock. Cape Mendocino. Sea Cave is on the Western face. 10:38 Steam Boat Rock. North view - old Steam Schooner. South view - Trawler. 11:50 That point is called 'Devils Gate'. 13:05 Owners of that ranch used to have Zebras. Past Petrolia, turn right, Lighthouse road down to the beach, campground. (Wind, fog.) Off Lighthouse road, Prospect ridge great views, hike access to the Punta Gorda light. A.W. Way County Park. Very nice. Old Honeydew Store - Also has a 'No Brand Burgers'. If open... it's good ! Usually at the 'Needle Rock' campsite... lots of Elk around. 'Golden Hour' is special.

[@SCWMoto]

That’s what i call a bucket list day. Great video. Ride safe!

[@dankorolyk5917]

Your trip back home seems to be getting more scenic

[@gdroege44]

Another video gem. 🏆

[@Liberty4Ever]

I love your extemporaneous Road Less Traveled motorcycle adventures. The riding in this episode was exactly what I enjoy. I'm too old for technical off road riding but not too old for some back road motorcycle adventures. Thank you for sharing. It's very motivational.

[@JoelStorm-j3u]

beautiful location and sunset!!!

[@TexasTacoKiller]

Glad you rolled into there without any issues, that place looks like it can get very foggy, talking pea soup foggy.. safe travels Sterling,

[@SCORPi0N5150]

I live in the area & you're correct, we ride that route all the time!

[@kellyabercrombie9769]

Excellent! Video!! I loved it so much I let all the dopey adds play so you would get paid. Cheers sir!

[@gregc6661]

Great piece of heaven!

[@adventurechannel67]

Good Job Sterling. It's fun to turn off the highway and be greeted my beautiful views and curvy roads . I'm so jealous. Thank you for sharing your trip with us my friend. BREATHING RIDE ❤

[@SterlingNoren]

Thanks 👍

[@mattwolski5379]

Score! What a campsite.

[@sparkypdx]

Love that area. Hardly anyone knows about it. Takes weeks to see it all

[@marcoluoma3770]

Thanks so much for this beautiful video, and for taking the time to make this one a little longer. I’m with you in always looking for the little gray lines on the map. What a payoff. Thanks again.

[@murraehaynes3182]

Always enjoyable 👍🏼

[@mithunkartha]

Sterling, thank u for another adventure.

[@wbochonko6574]

Loved it. Thanks Sterling.

[@durgacharanmishra360]

very nice, inspiring, Keep your bike high and your head higher.

[@billmartin3198]

Thank you, Sterling. The amount of time & effort you put into your craft is clearly evident.

[@SterlingNoren]

Much appreciated

[@N8ok]

Bloody beautiful!!!

[@12masterr]

Awesome!😊

[@danielsouthern411]

Great great video very cool place. Thanks for the share

[@vcheng552000]

What a great episode!

[@suntech3307]

Dear Sterling, you are an enlightened man, for you are always discovering contemplative scenes and landscapes. A big hug from your brother from Brazil!

[@mrbshields69]

I love the Lost Coast on a motorcycle! Thank you for sharing.\

[@SterlingNoren]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SukariaSemesta]

Amazing 🔥🔥🔥

[@farhanarafat007]

Amazing ❤️

[@sethjones1419]

Nicely done! Beautiful part of the country.

[@dougnash6316]

So that was the helmet mic at 12:40? You seem to have nailed that.👍👍

[@packrat61]

Sterling great road my friend it reminds me of the west coast of the south island of New Zealand truly amazing road have you ever need to New Zealand you won't regret coming here 😊

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

Another inspirational video. Thank you Sterling

[@bigj2345]

I won't say exactly where, but you stumbled upon my favorite place on the planet. Great video!

[@SterlingNoren]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@nielsyoh]

Beautiful

[@brucegerken1063]

Great video thank you very well done thanks for taking us along cheers to ya.

[@SterlingNoren]

Thanks 👍

[@fomfel1]

You are amazing😊

[@NorthWestMotos]

California, where have all the grown ups gone? I will say it's nice to see the young folk learning the value of a dollar. Another great video, your campsite finding abilities are top notch.

[@JG-fi8sq]

Epic ride! Time to hit the road on the bike. Safe travels.

[@abdulazizsaleh8650]

I like that place..stunning views 👌🏻...but the Road was such an amazing...amazing to ride along with.... Thank you... Looks great Dinner 🍽 😋

[@RaptorPackAdventures]

Excellent video Sterling. It’s fun to follow your video on google maps to see where you’re riding. Beautiful country

[@adventureseeker9800]

Beautiful area up there.

[@pacopetepnw3434]

Wow! Ssooo good.

[@austindavis3420]

Wow, what an amazing area!

[@scudrunneradv3269]

Thanks for another great start to my Sunday morning. Incredibly beautiful part of the country.

[@markchristianson8178]

You did a beautiful job putting this together great job once again !!

[@Madpositiveoutdoors]

Sterling, you drove past Cameron Lake near Port Alberni On Vancouver Island on your trip through AZ-BC. A few months ago the area went through a forest fire. The road way has been on alternating travel ever since. Clean up continues. May be of interest.

[@alfrancegalvez7521]

Thank you Sterling.... I really look forward seeing you with a million subscribers. I really like all your videos.

[@stevecobb4392]

You’re killing it Sterling!!! Each Video gets better can’t wait for the next one!!!!!

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Amazing road, never been there, gorgeous! Thanks for taking us for these virtual rides, Günter/Nürnberg

[@robedmunds7163]

What a great episode, thanks.

[@gwild40s]

I grew on the north coast and traveled those roads and more many many times. So beautiful, I still ride that area from time to time with my coastal friends. Thanks for the video.

[@andrewrollin3506]

I e been looking forward to Mattole Road for a while now. Nice to see some documentary footage and discussion. Thanks!

[@SterlingNoren]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@squiretomasie7003]

Thank you Sterling I did it twice my first time too. I have returned there for more than five years and camped in Fortuna.

[@chriswild2458]

Beautiful film sterling ,as a native of the uk I am planning a trip to the USA

[@GhostRiderADV]

I bet the smells are amazing

[@TheBroncoCamper]

Very nice. Adding that route to my trip coming back from the north west. Thanks Sterling!

[@brianfranklin5629]

So good!

[@Wingnut_Stickman]

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing.

[@cesarednaanddanieloliva4554]

Hello Solo Rider, I’m very impressed with your videos. I live in Texas and because of your trips, I got inspired and motivated to visit my sister in California. Can you send me the route you took and I can enjoy those views and visit my sister. Thanks for everything

[@charlesterrell2507]

I’m gonna tell your brother I don’t think it gets much better than that great job on the video and I follow you for quite some time this is one of the better ones good job be safe

[@frankharder338]

Fantastic thank you

[@monsterslayer4317]

I'm a little jealous. I went down the Briceland road last fall. I got halfway to the coast and it was blocked by a downed tree. Must have been after your travels.

[@guyguybass]

WOW. I really enjoyed this video. Thank you

[@charliefreeman2260]

Fabulous

[@427walrus]

Great video. I was going to recommend that you stop by the Samoa Cookhouse near Eureka for a unique dining experience but it looks like they are temporarily closed for renovation. Have to catch them next time around. Enjoy the ride.

[@lessmore444]

These roads are officially going on my radar, incredible! Thanks for the preview.

[@jerrywormington]

This one brought back some great memories from riding the Lost Coast Highway in 2005. Stunning and had it mostly to myself.

[@jwfraga]

Great video. I've been thru this area several times; it's a special place. Well done sir!

[@alainmichaud6747]

another fantastic place and view , ridden and filmed with artistry.

[@kenkitching9981]

That was a beautiful area I was able to see last week thanks to you. I walked the trail past the barn and was able to see 2 bull elk and a covey of quail just before dark. It was amazing. Thx again.

[@Decepticon313]

I love this content, it gives me ideas and more importantly relatable to my next trip!