While your here... cool backroad rides... bring your camera...

#1: Stoneyford Loop Ride: Leaving Willows go West on Hwy 162 for approximately 20 miles, then turn left towards Elk Creek (see Nancy's Elk Horn Family Lodge & Restaurant  530- 968-5312).  Go through Elk Creek towards Stonyford, approximately 17 miles (see Timberline Bar & Grill in the middle of thown, at 530-963-3074 279 Market St,).  (Note: You will also see signs for East Park Reservoir, great for picnics, fishing and bbq's.)  From town, turn left on Sites Lodoga Road  for approx 13 miles, then turn left on Maxwell Sites Road (approx 8 miles) until  you arrive in Maxwell, CA.  Get back on Inerstate 5 and head north back up to Willows (approx.  20 miles) Total Approx. Ride Time: 2 hrs and 15 minutes with no stopping.

#2: Black Butte Lake Ride: Leaving Willows going West on Hwy 162 for approximately 20 miles, at the "T" turn right on Hwy 162 going north.  You will stay on this road for approximately 14 miles.  (IMPORTANT note: once you turn onto hwy 162,  hwy 162 BECOMES road 306 after 3.7 miles.  Do not turn left and take hwy 162 over the mountains. You will end up in  Mendocino County National Forest!!!) Hwy 162 turn into Road 306 after 3.7 miles.  Stay straight, heading towards Chrome/Newville.  When you get to Road 200, turn right towards Orland (approx 20 miles).  You will be passing by Black Butte Lake (stop for a picnic/bathrooms/fishing).  In Orland you will find gas and restaurants.  Check out Farwood Bar and Grill (530) 865-9900 705 5th St, http://www.farwoodbarandgrill.com/.  Get back on I-5 going south to Willows for another 15 miles.  Total Approx. Ride Time: 1 hr and 50 minutes with no stopping.

#3: Butte City  Ride: Leaving Willows, head East on Highway 162 E towards the town of Glenn (approx. 11 miles).  At the "T", turn right on Hwy 162/Hwy 45 for 4.5 miles.  Turn left on Hwy 162/Biggs and go 2 miles to the town of Butte City, and stop at The Butte City Club 8291 Highway 162 - (530) 982-2325 and quench your thirst.  After leaving the Club, go another 3.1 miles and turn left on Road Z.  Go 5 miles on Road Z, and continue onto 7 Mile Road for 7.9 miles.  Turn left on Ord Ferry 5.5 miles. Turn left on Hwy 45 for approx. 7.5 miles back into the town of Glenn, then left on Hwy 162 back towards Willows.  Total Approx. Ride Time: 1 hr and 20 minutes with no stopping.

#4: Mini-Ride to the River Glenn: Leaving Willows, traveling North on Hwy 99 for 4 miles, turn right on Road 39 for 10 miles.  Then left on Hwy 45 for one half mile.  You will see The River Glenn on your left.  Yes, it's a trailer park, too.  Great bar and restaurant.  Call ahead to order steak dinners and make sure the bar/restaurant is open.  Total Approx. Ride Time: 20 minutes there, and 20 minutes back (40 minutes). The River Glenn Restaurand & Bar  (530) 934-3629 2470 Ca-45, Glenn, CA