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4.62 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.62
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Sonora Pass

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Aug 31, 2008

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September 20, 2009
I live in Sonora and do this ride several times a…
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July 24, 2009
I rode this route in July 09 but, I started from…
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Written Directions

Start in Sonora, CA and head east on CA 108 all the way until it junctions with US-395 in the town of Sonora Junction - 79 scenic miles in all.

Scenery

This route delivers breathtaking vistas of snow covered mountain peaks, mountain meadows, wild flowers, wild life, water falls, and trees of every description. Panoramas so beautiful, they look painted. This is strictly a summer road as it is closed in winter. You can still see snow at the end of summer near the mountain peaks.



Photo contributed by a visitor in July 09: "This is the top of Senora Pass, approximately 10,000 ft."

Drive Enjoyment

The pavement quality is good for a two lane mountain road. The road is steep, narrow and very twisty near the pass. Overall this is not a beginner's road. Steep and narrow, with sheer drop offs. Awesome ride for an experienced rider.

Tourism Opportunities

There are no stores or gas station on the east side of the pass, and 18 Miles from the west junction to the nearest town Bridgeport. One recommendation for food - Strawberry ski lodge is a great lunch stop.

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wadenelson
July 2, 2014
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
We took this road by accident, intending to take 120 through the park. And boy are we glad we did! Endless twisties and next to NO traffic. Summer only riding over 10,000' Sonora pass. Wow, what a road. THIS is the way to ride through Yosemite --- skip all the RV's!
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Guest
September 27, 2008
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Motorcycle Type : Touring
Just rode this last weekend. This is by far one of the greatest rides in NorCal, starts out with fast sweeping turns and beautiful scenery and just gets better, the road becomes a roller coaster of sharp well banked corners and steep up and down grades. As you reach the pass every turn brings on a new and awe inspiring view of the Sierras.
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Guest
September 28, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Other
A GREAT ride. Just experienced 9/2010 as i took it as an alternative to Tioga Pass road back through Yosemite (heading back to CA 395) and have to say it's probably the best all around "short" road I've ever been on. It has killer views coupled with straights, sweepers, sharp turns, twisties, drop-offs, etc...quite technical on the eastern end. I did it from West to East and that made the technical end even more exciting because it was on the downhill side! Anyway, if you get the chance do the ride...I can't imagine anyone being disappointed.
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