Sierra Way to The Mighty 190!

30 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Great Ride! Highly recommend! Following the described route directions, the road surface leaving Lake Isbella can have some rough parts until you get to the 190. Lots of 2nd gear turns with some very narrow sections before you reach the 190 as well. However, the views are spectacular as you climb in elevation. Once on the 190, the road quality improves massively and the corners become more sweepers (60mph ). Around the Camp Nelson area, the road tightens up drastically! It's miles and miles and miles of 2nd gear switch backs with even some 1st gear thrown in. It will wear you out wonderfully! The views are fantastic all the way. The road stays a 2 lane road the entire way. Be careful on the south end of the 190 as it's a popular backpacker/day hiker spot. It's the mountains, so be aware of deer as well. This road is closed for winter. Elevation is high if your bike is carbureted.

4 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

absolutely a wonderful rider. My GF and I celebrated our anniversary up there. You can turn this run into a weekend trip with this being the last part of the trip. You can stay McNallys https://www.mcnallysonthekern.com/index.html There's the link great food and atmosphere. Try the 40oz porterhouse! Gas up in Kernville because the next fill up on that route is Brewer's family ponderosa lodge. Enjoy the run.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

It's a beautiful road through the mountains but it is in an area with a high density of deer and free range cattle. I have since more deer on three rides on this road than I have in forty years of riding in the mountains of California and Colorado. My wife and I had a serious accident on our last ride there when a doe leaped into our path. Best time to ride this road is mid day, avoid dawn and dusk.