We stayed in the South part of Fortuna, so it was only a couple of miles to the Hwy 36 turnoff. The first part to Hydesville is the "warm up lap", once you hit the redwood forest, the fun starts!!! We had lunch at a good Mexican restaurant in Red Bluff. I can't remember the name but it was across from the Exxon Station in the North end of town.
Here is a shot from the "Lost Coast" to "wet your appetite...
Harold
"Congrads" on your real SPORT bike!!!