ROAD CONDITIONS TO SAN JOSEF BAY August 1, 2024
CAPE SCOTT PARKING LOT
“Bone Jarring!”
HWY 19 to NE 60
Road conditions are “Bone Jarring!”
(On the Holberg scale!!) today heading to San Josef Bay. The Mainline Grader will be working this week on a couple sections of the holberg road, but the roads have been pretty bad!
There is still logging activity between Holberg and Highway 19 so be sure to keep your eyes peeled and move over when you see a logging truck coming.
NE 60 to Holberg
Bad…not really a nice way to say it…! Okay, let’s use better words. Bumpy, huge potholes, washboards! So take it slow and make sure to stop in at the Ibis and stretch your back!!
Also, the Scarlet Ibis is working with Vancouver Island North #livethewildpledge. There is a special going on to help our beaches. Stop in and grab a bag and go explore! While you’re out exploring, pick up debris and return it to the Ibis for a discount!
#livethewildpledge
Holberg to Cape Scott Parking Lot
From Holberg on San Jo Main and San Jo (Cape Scott Parking Lot)….well it’s not great, but they have been maintaining it because of the logging. There are loaded logging trucks (Hwy trucks and FAT Trucks) on San Jo main between Holberg and Stranby forest service road, (KM 5-11). The road is narrow there so you might have to back up to a pull out. (We encountered a truck at KM 8 who did not call out on the radio and we had to back up to the closest turn out!)
There are lots of potholes so remember to take your time…! A flat tire is one thing (and easy to fix if you know how), but a blown oil pan without cell service will for sure ruin your day!!
Any car can make it out there but if you don’t have good tires (8-10 ply) there’s a good chance you won’t. Make sure you have a full sized spare. Remember that if you have to get towed it’s going to be expensive.
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