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06-22-2016, 11:02 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: On Another Adventure
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A Real "GOOD GRIEF" Moment
I'd turn around and find another route.... Imagine having to go UP this one.... 
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06-22-2016, 11:30 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Pacific Northwest
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No thanks...(especially in hot weather).
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Glenn and Darcy
2018 Berkshire 39A
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06-22-2016, 12:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
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Imagine coming down 
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06-22-2016, 01:00 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: On Another Adventure
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Good ol engine brake and lots of downshifting...... And top speed of 25 mph....
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06-22-2016, 02:23 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
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That be steep!!
Russell
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06-22-2016, 02:30 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
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Where was that sign at? (I wanna know so I NEVER go up (and DOWN  ) that darn thing!
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06-22-2016, 02:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
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Diam!!
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06-22-2016, 03:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: On Another Adventure
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CA 108 Sanora Pass..... Not recommended for vehicles over 25' long .... REALLY ?????
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06-22-2016, 03:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Long Island (Nassau County), NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ernest917
CA 108 Sanora Pass..... Not recommended for vehicles over 25' long .... REALLY ?????
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Who would have thunk it!!!(LOL!!)
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2014 Berkshire 390bh-60
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06-23-2016, 04:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Southeast Texas
Posts: 110
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Wow! The Old Priest Road west of Yosemite is "only" 17% and I truly thought we were gonna die when we accidentally took it with a 35' trailer. Turned around 1st chance and kissed the ground at the bottom. This is insane!!
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06-23-2016, 06:01 PM
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jkoenig24
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Box Elder, SD (formerly NY)
Posts: 953
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I have a 350HP Cummins 9 liter diesel puller; NO problem.
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06-23-2016, 06:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: x
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ernest917
CA 108 Sanora Pass..... Not recommended for vehicles over 25' long .... REALLY ?????
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I have been over this route on my harley many times, the grade is really not that bad but the turns are so sharp and tight anything of any length can't make it around them. I will be taking this pass on 18 aug on a motorcycle trip. Great sight seeing
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06-23-2016, 06:31 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
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Lawdy I wouldn't want to go up and down that without a trailer😳
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06-23-2016, 06:48 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Pearl River, Louisiana
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Nope! 17% was scary enough when we were driving to the Grand Canyon. Thank GOD for the engine break!!
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Karen and Rick
2020 Forester 2251SLE
Previous: 2018 Berkshire XL 40C
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06-23-2016, 06:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Martinez, CA
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The highway over the pass is extremely steep (exceeding 8% for most of the traverse, and up to 26% grades in some locations), narrow and winding between Kennedy Meadows on the west side and Leavitt Meadows on the east. The route is not recommended for vehicles or vehicle combinations that are unusually wide, heavy or long. (quote from Wikipedia)
I have traveled it many times. It is not a bad drive by car or p/u. The scenery is wonderful and Leavitt Lake is worth a drive too but you will likely need all wheel drive or 4X4 to get to the lake.
Also on the Bridgeport side of the pass is a ghost town worth a tour. It was a mining town years ago. Bodie, CA is registered as a California Historical Landmark. Very interesting visit.
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06-23-2016, 06:58 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
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Are there any websites that list roads with severe grades like this?
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06-23-2016, 09:51 PM
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jammer 16
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Joplin, Mo
Posts: 101
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Is there a number on that old priest road. We are headed that way next week and sure don't want the same experience pulling out 35 " tt
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06-23-2016, 09:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: On Another Adventure
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Check my #8 post... That should give you the info you need....
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06-23-2016, 10:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: White Rock BC
Posts: 415
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ernest917
I'd turn around and find another route.... Imagine having to go UP this one.... Attachment 111793
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The question is.....not the 26% but for how long. Travel in lots of areas with 20% grades but often " pitches" that are only 1/2 mile or so with breaks.
Just curious
Floyd
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06-24-2016, 07:40 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Mount Laurel, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rsenft123
Are there any websites that list roads with severe grades like this?
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I had got the Mountain Directory years ago. Now, I see it is available in cell apps and E-book. Check out ..........
Mountain Directory for Truckers, RV, and Motorhome Drivers
Hank
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