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Start: Patterson Pass Rd., Livermore, Ca
Finish: Altamont Pass Rd., Livermore, Ca

Distance: 4.9 miles
Estimated Travel Time: 12 minutes

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Description:
Flynn Rd. starts off by turning off of Patterson Pass Rd. and heads back towards I-580 (yeah, I know… why would anyone want to do something like that). There are some nice back-and-forth turns before coming to a hairpin exiting to a short uphill stretch. After the climb (see the comment in Road Conditions about this area) there are a few tighter turns to have fun with before the road straightens-up. At 2.5 miles there is a sharp 90degree left turn that is really fun to downshift into and accelerate out of. As you approach I-580 there are one or two fun corners before heading over the freeway to where the road intersects with Altamont Pass Rd.

Speed:
The posted speed limit is a little low, but it is enough for the sections with corners. Watch out for some of the tighter sections and for the cyclists.

Road Condition:
In general the road is in good condition. There is one location 1.2 miles in (just after climbing the hill after making the hairpin right turn) that tends to have gravel on the left side of the road.

Traffic:
Traffic seems to be light even when things are backed-up on I-580 (I guess people go another route). If it is a weekend and the weather is nice there may be some cyclists, but most good roads in the Bay Area are like that.

Accessibility:
In proximity to I-580, Flynn Rd. (in connection with a some other roads) is a great alternative to sitting in traffic on the freeway. There are no amenities, but there shouldn’t be any need for them. If all else fails, I guess there are a couple farm houses you could stop at.

Length:
This a shorter road, but it is long enough to have some fun on.