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0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I live in Sonora and do this ride several times a year. It never gets old. I've always told my ridin' buddies, it's prettier than Yosemite, with ALOT less traffic.I'll have to disagree about amenities though. Kennedy Meadows is open through the Summer, as well as Dardenell Resort. Kennedy's has a lodge and bar/diner. Dardenell has a great diner, store, and gas pumps,, as well as cabin rentals.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

This is one of the most spectacular rides around central California. The going through the area right out of Sonora is a little slow and mild ridding but once you pass Strawberry it gets good. Beautiful winding roadway all the way up to the top of Sonora pass at 9500 ft. Just hope you don't get stuck behind some slow pokes who refuse to yield the road to faster vehicles. On your way up stop in Mi-Wuk Village at Andy's Mt Grill for the best ribs and sweet potato fries on the mountain or the Burbon bacon cheeseburger!!! Yumm-O

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I rode this route in July 09 but, I started from Hwy. 395. It was an exciting ride to say the least. Starting out there are many sharp curves and some that will surprise you, with switchbacks coming just over a small rises. It is well suited to a sportbike but, can be fun on a tourer. You have to be careful as there are some surprising turns. After you get over the summit the road gets better with more sweeping turns. This was by far one of the best sections of my trip from Alaska. Beautiful scenery and fantastic views.

49 McR Points

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!

0 McR Points

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.

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

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.

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!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Head East from Us 395 up through all the twisties to Sonoroa pass you'll be worn out from the twisties, but you'll have a huge smile on your face.

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.

47 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Adventure Touring

All the passes from central CA to eastern CA through the mountains are a 5/5. This is no exception. Less crowded than 120/Tioga Pass and much of the same vibe and scenery. A wonderful ride indeed. Every time I head over these glorious mountains I never know which pass to take because they are all breathtaking.

104 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

This route is a motorcyclist dream. I take this ride every year.

164 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Wonderful ride. Came from the east and very much enjoyed the bit around the summit. The ride back down to the west got a little busy traffic-wise.

154 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

The road can get pretty tough up in the mountains where they have 9-months of winter and 3-months of road repair. LOL I travel this route between the Bay area and Reno/Tahoe/Mammoth. Good times.

56 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

A breath taking thriller!!! We had the pleasure of riding this road in August of 2020. Being the second highest pass in the Sierra Mountain range, it is a must ride if you love fresh air. This is one of our favorite roads in northern California, a true motorcyclist and outdoors man paradise. With plenty of sharp turns and large sweepers with stunning scenery to match. There is also several opportunities to pull over to take in the scenery and perhaps get that perfect photo. The scenery is equally stunning (but different) heading in the opposite direction. You will not be disappointed.

519 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Really nice once you get up toward the summit and away from populated areas (I rode west to east). Very little traffic. A very worthy ride.