Highway 39 and Other State Routes

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Edited February 11 by Subdeacon Joe

[watab kid]

interesting , makes a guy want to drive that - in whatever can transverse it 

[Subdeacon Joe]

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California State Route 4 (SR 4) is an east–west highway spanning approximately 197 miles across California. It begins in Hercules, near San Francisco Bay, and extends eastward to State Route 89, close to the California–Nevada border. The route traverses a diverse range of landscapes, including urban areas, agricultural regions, and mountainous terrains.

Starting as an expressway in Hercules, SR 4 transitions into a freeway known as the California Delta Highway as it passes through cities like Martinez, Concord, Pittsburg, and Antioch. In Antioch, the freeway turns southward near State Route 160, moving through suburban and rural areas, including Oakley, Brentwood, and Discovery Bay. Beyond these communities, the highway continues eastward, crossing the Central Valley and passing through Stockton, where it briefly merges with Interstate 5 and State Route 99.

As SR 4 ascends into the Sierra Nevada, it passes through historic towns such as Angels Camp and Calaveras Big Trees State Park. The route reaches elevations over 8,700 feet at Ebbetts Pass, a segment designated as the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway due to its picturesque landscapes. This mountainous portion is narrow and winding, making it unsuitable for large vehicles and subject to winter closures due to snow.

Historically, segments of SR 4 have been part of California's state highway system since 1909, with the official designation of Route 4 established in 1934. Over the years, various improvements and realignments have been made to enhance traffic flow and safety, including freeway expansions and the construction of bypasses around urban areas.

SR 4 is recognized as part of both the California Freeway and Expressway System and the National Highway System, highlighting its importance to the state's infrastructure and economy. Additionally, certain segments are designated as scenic highways, offering travelers views of California's diverse natural beauty.

 

 

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California State Route 35 (SR 35), commonly known as Skyline Boulevard, is a scenic two-lane highway in California that stretches approximately 54 miles along the ridge of the Santa Cruz Mountains. It begins at the junction with State Route 17 near Lexington Reservoir in Santa Clara County and extends north to State Route 1 in San Francisco. Due to its elevated position, travelers are treated to simultaneous views of both the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean, as well as panoramic vistas of the Silicon Valley metropolitan area.

The route was initially designated as State Route 5 (SR 5). However, with the establishment of Interstate 5 (I-5) in 1964, the highway was renumbered to SR 35 to prevent confusion between the two roads.

SR 35 is part of the California Freeway and Expressway System and is eligible for the State Scenic Highway System. Notably, the segment from the Santa Cruz–Santa Clara County line to the junction with SR 92 is officially recognized as a scenic highway by the California Department of Transportation.

The highway is popular among recreational motorists and cyclists, especially on weekends. Its winding roads and scenic overlooks, such as Skeggs Point north of SR 84, attract sports car enthusiasts, motorcyclists, and mountain bikers. Additionally, several public open spaces and parks, including Sanborn County Park, Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, and Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, are accessible from Skyline Boulevard, offering numerous hiking trails and outdoor activities.

Throughout its course, SR 35 intersects with several major routes, including State Route 84 in Woodside, State Route 92 near San Mateo, and Interstate 280 from near Hillsborough to San Bruno. In Daly City, it crosses State Route 1 and continues into San Francisco, where it becomes Sloat Boulevard before terminating at the intersection with SR 1 at 19th Avenue.

In February 2017, a significant washout occurred approximately five miles south of the junction

 

 

 

 

[Chicken Rustler, SASS #26680]

Thanks! I watched them both all the way through. 

I rode the Angeles Forest Hwy and Hwy 2 when I was there but I didn't know about this history. I never got a chance to ride all the way up Hwy 395, it would be nice to do that one day. There's so many good roads in CA! I had a friend there that called them GON2L, the grand old numbered two lanes.

It's not CA, but I also took a detour on a road trip so I could ride Hwy 666 through CO and NM. It's a good thing I did cause they renumbered it a few years later.