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05-28-2020, 05:32 PM
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What would you do if you saw this sign?
I needed to get to the other side of Yosemite. The main road through is closed so I went to the next one - Hwy 108.
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05-28-2020, 05:35 PM
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Part-Time Campground Host
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You're kidding right?
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05-28-2020, 06:21 PM
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I saw a sign like that once in Wyoming. My ex wife suggested we get off the beaten path and enjoy some scenery for a change. I didn't have a trailer, just a station wagon. We enjoyed scenery alright----------- while sitting alongside the road several times waiting for the engine to cool off.
Ever since then I pay attention to signs like this. BTW, that was one of the numerous reasons she became "ex".
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05-28-2020, 06:33 PM
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Part-Time Campground Host
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Tim,
We are all waiting......soooo what did you do?
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05-28-2020, 06:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cboss
Tim,
We are all waiting......soooo what did you do?
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After tackling Death Valley yesterday (I’ll post about that in another thread), I wasn’t looking for a challenge. We had to change this trip. I didn't see a good way across Yosemite (only around it adding 3-4 hours) to get to our campground so we are staying on this side (east side) at the KOA at Coleville, CA.
I will say the man at Yosemite Ridge Resort was very gracious about the whole thing as we discussed with him, various ways to get there then finally called it off.
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05-28-2020, 06:55 PM
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So much great stuff to see on the east side in the Owens Valley.
Mammoth, June Lake, Alabama Hills in Lone Pine, Bodie.
Day trip into Yosemite and do a hike in Tuolumne Meadows area. Lots of great little lakes up there in the high country. The Valley is such a zoo of people and traffic that you can't get anywhere anyway.
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05-28-2020, 06:58 PM
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Site Team
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Now you know what real mountains are!
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05-28-2020, 07:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by timurray2000
After tackling Death Valley yesterday (I’ll post about that in another thread), I wasn’t looking for a challenge. We had to change this trip. I didn't see a good way across Yosemite (only around it adding 3-4 hours) to get to our campground so we are staying on this side (east side) at the KOA at Coleville, CA.
I will say the man at Yosemite Ridge Resort was very gracious about the whole thing as we discussed with him, various ways to get there then finally called it off.
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Go North to Gardnerville, nv. and take Hwy 88 over to Jackson, Calif. Coleville is only 45 minutes to Gville....on 395..Take your time and beautiful drive over the mtns.
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05-28-2020, 07:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bikendan
Now you know what real mountains are!
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Boy, you’ve got that right!
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05-28-2020, 07:32 PM
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I did that crossing on a (carbureted) motorcycle around this time of year, about 15 years ago, and I don't think I would try it with a trailer, even our little bitty Flagstaff 21DS. There are climbing swtichbacks along that route that I had to take at 5mph in 1st gear on my Gold Wing.
It's a beautiful drive, but one more suited for a Miata than a truck and trailer. From the junction at Bridgeport, you will climb almost 5,000 feet to the summit in ~32 miles, and then descend 9,000 feet in the next ~64
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05-28-2020, 08:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by timurray2000
Boy, you’ve got that right!
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That's why we Westerners kinda roll our eyes, when Easterners call something a mountain. Kinda of like the Great Smokey "Hills".[emoji1787]
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05-28-2020, 08:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bikendan
That's why we Westerners kinda roll our eyes, when Easterners call something a mountain. Kinda of like the Great Smokey "Hills".[emoji1787]
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I live on what’s known as Round Mountain. Elevation gain to the top...300 feet.
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05-28-2020, 08:14 PM
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I would have turned around and found another route.
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05-28-2020, 09:03 PM
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This sign is near Roanoke VA had to find out why.......
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05-28-2020, 10:33 PM
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Suggest you invest in Mountain Directory guides. https://www.mountaindirectory.com
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05-28-2020, 10:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chief T
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Wow. Great resource.
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05-28-2020, 11:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oaklevel
This sign is near Roanoke VA had to find out why.......
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Sooooo.... What did you find?
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05-28-2020, 11:09 PM
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Looks less like a warning and more like a challenge. I mean, it doesn't say NO trailers.
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05-28-2020, 11:19 PM
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Saw a similar sign in California trying to get back to Nevada. Wound up in a Nevada mining town north of Vegas. It gave a length to the back axle. I think I misread, several turns I felt like my front passenger tire was going over the cliff, while I was praying the rocks on the driver side didn’t take out my trailer. Then I guess about half way up. It cuts to one lane. This is where I saw one of two vehicles on the road a short maybe 30’ at the most motor home coming around and down. I was sure me and my 36 ft TT weren’t going to make it but we did. Very scenic route
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05-29-2020, 01:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by timurray2000
I needed to get to the other side of Yosemite. The main road through is closed so I went to the next one - Hwy 108.
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Are pulling a trailer? If yes, follow the sign, DO NOT GO, especially 26% grade.
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