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I am planing a ride from San Francisco down the coast then cutting over and going through Yosemite just after Labor Day. How far is the road open past Carmel and what is the best way to cut over to Yosemite?
thanks
I am planing a ride from San Francisco down the coast then cutting over and going through Yosemite just after Labor Day. How far is the road open past Carmel and what is the best way to cut over to Yosemite?
thanks
To answer your question, the road is closed for all of 2018 at Mud Creek which is about 70 miles south of Carmel. There are other signal-controlled single lane areas between Carmel and Mud Creek. The only way to "cut over" is to take USFR22S01 which is north of Mud Creek. I'm not sure I'd recommend it, though. Its paved single track and slow going. If you want a slightly more direct route, you could take Carmel Valley Road southeast out of Carmel, hook onto Hwy 101 for a short way to San Lucas then onto 198 east to Coalinga then north on 41 through Fresno and into Yosemite. Hope this helps.
Thanks for all the suggestions. I am shipping to San Jose and riding home. First night I am staying near the golden gate bridge. I have always wanted to ride the pacific coast highway.
The Nacimiento-Ferguson Rd cross over, that everyone likes to ride, is south of Ragged Point.
Generally, Is the traffic worse or better going north up the coast from SF or south toward Gorda?
There is no wrong way, are you starting in San Jose and going to San Francisco first ? Definitely go to Santa Cruz and up the coast from there or the 9 or Skyline blvd. Its about 60 miles to SF, stop in Davenport and get lunch. From SF cross the Golden Gate bridge and get off the 101 in Mill Valley, go thru Muir Woods,Stinson Beach, Bolinas etc. My recollection is that there are tons of west to east options untill halfway thru Sonoma county after that there are still roads just not as frequent. Somehow you should try to find your way to the 49, Maybe Auburn. From there take your pick of ways into the park. If you are going all the way to North Carolina no harm in heading south to Seqouia,try to find your way to Elwood Road south of North Fork,It will take you to the 180 that will take you up into Kings Canyon/Seqouia, just as amazing as Yosemite half the crowds maybe 1/4 of the crowds. I could go on forever but thats a good start. I did the opposite about 5 years ago, started in Charlotte and rode home to Socal,did the Blueridge,the Dragon,Ozarks,Rockies etc. Somehow made a 2400 mile trip 3100 miles but it was amazing.Thanks for all the suggestions. I am shipping to San Jose and riding home. First night I am staying near the golden gate bridge. I have always wanted to ride the pacific coast highway.