Confusion Hill
Confusion Hill is a roadside attraction. It stands 4 mi northwest of Leggett. Its mildest months, May to October, bring highs of 68–81°F.
A theme park, 4 mi northwest of Leggett
Garberville is the nearest base
Garberville is 13 miles north, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Confusion Hill
Confusion Hill is a roadside attraction in Piercy, California. The attraction, which opened in 1949, includes what is dubbed as a "gravity house", a structure built to give the interior visitors tilt-induced optical illusions, similar to the perspective on a gravity hill. Occupants experience the need to stand upright when they actually already are. Also included in the attraction is the Mountain Train Ride a 1+1⁄2-mile (2.4 km) 20 in (508 mm) narrow gauge built in a switchback layout along the side of a steep hill.
For 60 years, Confusion Hill was on the heavily traveled US 101 highway, also known as the Redwood Highway. Due to repeated mudslides obstructing the road, US 101 was realigned in 2009 to the Confusion Hill Bridges, bypassing the attraction. In 2010 Confusion Hill was granted California Points of Historical Interest status.
- Type
- Theme park
- Wikipedia readers
- 15K a year
Towns to stay in near Confusion Hill
Places to stay start in Garberville (5) and Shelter Cove (7), and Fort Bragg has the most rooms in the area (42).
Garberville
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
1,415 people
13 mi north of Confusion Hill
Fort Bragg
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
6,946 people
33 mi south of Confusion Hill
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Confusion Hill | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garberville | 13 mi north | 20 min | 5 2 hotels · 3 motels | 1,415 | $387K | — |
| Leggett 43% vacation homes | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 24 | — | — |
| Shelter Cove 30% vacation homes | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 7 3 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park | 543 | $450K | — |
| Redway | 14 mi north | 20 min | 4 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 1,145 | $392K | — |
| Benbow | 10 mi north | 15 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 RV park | 316 | $293K | — |
| Laytonville | 23 mi southeast | 35 min | 4 2 motels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 720 | $378K | — |
| Cleone | 30 mi south | 45 min | 8 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds | 613 | $608K | — |
| Phillipsville 74% vacation homes | 20 mi north | 30 min | 2 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | — | — | — |
| Fort Bragg | 33 mi south | 50 min | 42 14 hotels · 6 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 6,946 | $535K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Confusion Hill
All of these are within 68 miles.
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67 mi LighthousePoint Arena Light63 mi Zoo & aquariumSequoia Park Zoo
35 mi GardenMendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
67 mi MuseumArcata Wastewater Treatment Plant and Wildlife Sanctuary
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65 mi MuseumClarke Historical MuseumPhoto credits
Glass Beach: Ggerdel - Foto de: Gustavo Gerdel, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Humboldt Redwoods State Park: Jason Sturner, CC BY 2.0 · Point Arena Light: Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens: Allie Caulfield, CC BY 2.0 · Arcata Wastewater Treatment Plant and Wildlife Sanctuary: Monotropa_uniflora (talk) (Uploads), Public domain · Grace Hudson Museum: User:Binksternet, Public domain · Clarke Historical Museum: NoeHill, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Confusion Hill: the answers
What town is Confusion Hill near?
Leggett, CA, about 4 miles southeast.
When is the best time to visit Confusion Hill?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 68–81°.
What is the closest airport to Confusion Hill?
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County (ACV), about 75 miles away. The nearest big hub is Sacramento (SMF), about 144 miles.
Where should I stay near Confusion Hill?
Garberville (13 mi, 5 places to stay), Shelter Cove (18 mi, 7 places to stay) and Fort Bragg (33 mi, 42 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Leggett
Ask a question, or answer one, in Leggett’s Town Square.
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