08-19-2016, 02:32 PM | #4257 |
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Not sure how many of you guys know. But i found an amazing back road to drive near the Livermore/Tracy area. I believe it's called Peterson road and it exits onto Vasco in Livermore. Entrance is along 580 off of an exit called Mountain Village i think. The road is probably about 20 minutes long but its nice and twisty. Not too many cars and for the most part its only one way. Took the BRZ on that a few days ago with sport mode on.
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I think you're referring to Patterson Pass... we know it pretty well. I believe @finch1750 considers it his home course LOL. I personally think it's too short and too narrow to have much fun on, with blind corners. Also it is not a one way road... As @Clipdat might recall we came across oncoming traffic one time, at uh... well let's just say we were going a bit faster than was wise. I personally like Mines Rd (from Livermore) better, it is a much longer drive, wider, and takes you out to a great lunch spot, The Junction. I'm not sure yet, but maybe we'll take that this Saturday. You should join us if you're free!
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YES patterson pass that was it. I had no idea Mines was a good backroad. I live right off of North Mines. I wish i could join you guys but my car unfortunately will still be in the shop. Something happened with shipping and the detailer needs to keep it one more day. Let me know the next weekend you guys head out! I want to meet more people with 86's!! =D |
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Sounds a lot like Calaveras. Fun, but narrow and a lot of blind corners so even if you're being smart you have to hope that people coming the other way are too. |
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Yep, you nailed it, it's a lot like Calaveras... same reason I avoid that route too most of the time haha.
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Patterson Pass is extremely fun but really dangerous, not only oncoming traffic but if you don't know the road well / your car every inch..few spots can bite you in ass and total your car quickly..not to mention injury to yourself or passengers.
I commute home through it almost every day. Lol.
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Yeah, similar but a little better if you know how to look ahead
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OK I decided to do Mt Hamilton from the South side this time. For anyone who wants to join me... It's been a while since we took Hwy 130 up and over Mt. Hamilton from the San Jose side, towards the Junction. We'll enjoy the unique drive from this direction and stop at the Junction for lunch.
Meet up at 11AM in San Jose by the Starbucks on Alum Rock, roll out by 11:30AM. We will stop briefly at the Observatory before continuing down to the Junction. After lunch we will probably continue on Mines Rd to Livermore. There is a covered parking lot at the intersection of Alum Rock Ave and N White Rd, across the street from the Starbucks for James Lick High School. Let's meet and roll out from there. Address for the Starbucks: 3107 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127
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Do i get an extra star if I run it from Mines up into San Jose ON THE WAY to the meetup spot? Lol
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