Sonora Pass

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

This is a great ride. Happened on it by luck, as I got chased out of Yosemite NP due to a controlled burn that got out of hand. Was told by a local to take this road. Glad I listened, excellent scenery, lots of twisties, some serious grades with tight curves.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Indeed one of the best High Sierra rides, spring & summer only. Check to make it is open. July 2009 road in very good condition so navigating a brisk pace is made to order. East side has great twisties with some fun rising switch-backs. West side terrific too. Hwy 120-Tigoa Pass to the south and Hwy 4-Ebbets Pass to the north are also spectacular, however, Sonora may have a slight edge for Scenic Grandeur. Have made this ride several times & you can definatley savor the flavor and mouth waters just thinking about the next time. Super Scenic with breathtaking waterfalls, Red, Brown and Grey Granite Peaks usually capped with snow, Blooming Mtn Meadows. Time permitting for an unbelievable ride, criss-cross the Sierra's using all three passes..Tioga, Sonora and Ebbetts. Doesn't matter which end you start or what direction you take.

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Fantastic ride with amazing views, countless twisties, high elevation coolness and way less traffic than 120 going through Yosemite. I ended up taking this route somewhat by accident. I was riding from Reno back to the SF Bay Area and didn't want to deal with traffic in Yosemite NP. I took the west bound route of 108 from 395S and was greeted by a very steep climb up the eastern Sierras and a GREAT ride all the way home. Highly recommend!