California State Route 78, SR 79 to SR 86

 

APM: 58

Location: Banner Rd and SR 79, Julian

No reassurance shield after the 79 split.

APM: 60

Location: SR 78 and Wynola Rd, San Diego Cty

As we head out of Julian, we’re advised of seven more miles of sharp curves as we head towards the Imperial Valley.

APM: 60

Location: SR 78 and Wynola Rd, San Diego Cty

Reassurance shield as we head out of Julian.

APM: 69

Location: SR 78 and CR S2, San Diego Cty

As we get to the top of the mountain and start to descend into the Imperial Valley, turn right to follow CR S2 down to Interstate 8.

APM: 69

Location: SR 78 and CR S2, San Diego Cty

Turn right for CR S2 south.

APM: 69

Location: SR 78 and CR S2, San Diego Cty

Turn left for CR S2 north.

APM: 69

Location: SR 78 and CR S2, San Diego Cty

39 miles to SR 86. The rest of this drive is very desolate.

APM: 76

Location: SR 78 and CR S3, San Diego Cty

Turn left for CR S3.

APM: IMP/0

Location: SR 78 and County Line Rd, Imperial Cty

No signage as we cross into Imperial County, but pretty much all the vegetation appears as we cross the county line. This area is pretty popular for off-road racing.

APM: 13

Location: SR 78 and SR 86, Imperial Cty

Thirteen miles later, we’ll approach SR 86. Follow 78 east/86 south to Brawley and Calexico. Take 86 north to Indio.

APM: 13

Location: SR 78 and SR 86, Imperial Cty

SR 78 runs concurrent with SR 86 down to Brawley.

APM: 13

Location: SR 78 and SR 86, Imperial Cty

Turn right for  86 south and left for 86 north.

 E to SR 86, W to SR 79

N to SR 111 Realignment, S to SR 78

 S to I-8N to SR 78