The combination of Mt Madonna Rd and Redwood Retreat Rd provides a quieter alternative to busy Heckler Pass Rd (Hwy 152) for crossing the Coastal Ridge between Morgan Hill / Gilroy and Watsonville. This comes however at a price: the upper Eastern portion of Mt Madonna Rd is not paved. But at least in the dry season you can ride it just fine on a road bike.
Redwood Retreat Rd |
Redwood Retreat Rd |
Lower section of Mt Madonna Rd |
View over the ridge |
Mt Madonna Rd turns into a dirt road |
Top of Mt Madonna Rd at intersection with Summit Rd |