1 usually isn’t crowded at rush hour. I guess you could go all the way to San Gregorio and go east on 84; however, I’m not sure how to get to PR from 84.

You should allow yourself at least 1 1/2 hours, as the roads are very winding.

Google maps suggests you take highway 9 to Skyline road to Alpine Road.

1. Head northwest on Ocean St toward Dakota Ave 0.2 mi
2. Turn left at Water St 0.3 mi
3. Turn right at River St 2.1 mi
4. Continue on CA-9 3.1 mi
5. Turn right to stay on CA-9 16.1 mi
6. Turn right to stay on CA-9 6.1 mi
7. Turn left at CA-35/Skyline Blvd 6.4 mi
8. Turn left at Alpine Rd 3.4 mi
9. Slight left at Portola State Park Rd 0.2 mi
10. Turn left to stay on Portola State Park Rd 0.8 mi
11. Turn right to stay on Portola State Park Rd 2.5 mi
12. Turn left to stay on Portola State Park Rd 0.1 mi
13. Turn right to stay on Portola State Park Rd 0.6 mi

Portola Redwoods State Park