Fun facts 

• Lake Isabella is one of the largest reservoirs in Southern California.
• It sits right where the Kern River comes out of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
• The lake was created in the 1950s when the Isabella Dam was built for flood control.
• The area is famous for rafting, fishing, and motorcycle rides through the Kern River Canyon.
• The ride on Highway 178 is considered one of the best scenic rides in California.







Motorcycle ride difficulty rating / road classification system.

Used for twisty roads, mountain rides, and sport riding.

• Easy road – straight, wide, low traffic
• Moderate – curves, hills, some tight turns
• Technical – sharp turns, elevation changes
• Extreme / expert – tight switchbacks, steep grades, rough surface

 

Our ride was rated Intermediate–Advanced

• Tight switchbacks
• Steep grades
• Limited shoulder space
• Rural road with little margin for error
• Remote area with fewer services