So Cal riding
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Tourer
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So Cal riding
My buddy and I are going to be riding through Southern CA from 3/12 through 3/16, basically starting from Ventura. We know we want to head north from there on the PCH and then loop to the east and into Sequoia NP. Neither of us have any experience with the routes or 'must see' stopping points-of-interest so just looking for some advise from local riders. Thanks.
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The PCH from Ventura north is a great ride. The weather in the Sierra's in March can be iffy. Check the weather and road conditions before you head to Sequoia, the roads may or may not be clear, but expect snow on the sides at the higher elevations. Rt 140 into Yosemite valley is kept open all year, outside of temporary closures during storms, another great ride. Another possibility is East from the PCH to HWY 49, through the Gold Country, then south.
If the weather is bad in the mountains, you could just ride as far north on the PCH as time allows before you have to turn around and head back the way you came. The PCH is a great ride in both directions, and the views are different traveling north and south.
If the weather is bad in the mountains, you could just ride as far north on the PCH as time allows before you have to turn around and head back the way you came. The PCH is a great ride in both directions, and the views are different traveling north and south.
Last edited by deadhawg; Feb 7, 2017 at 08:22 PM.
Road Warrior
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Consider Ventura north to San Louis Obispo then up through Big Sur to Monterey. World class road (but there was a recent closure so check).
You can then take Hwy 58 to Bakersfield then on up to Sequoia (or Yose).
There's good stuff further south in LA, OC and SD but these destinations will keep you in the right general area and still be great, weather permitting. Your weather odds are good.
You can then take Hwy 58 to Bakersfield then on up to Sequoia (or Yose).
There's good stuff further south in LA, OC and SD but these destinations will keep you in the right general area and still be great, weather permitting. Your weather odds are good.
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As others have said, February is the wettest month with March not far behind and this year is much wetter than the past....bring rain-gear. I went up to San Louis Obispo in September and night time was real chilly....if you do head up to the Sierra's, bring lots of warm cloths...and expect snow.
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PCH-1 is a fantastic ride. The best of it in my mind is the Big Sur coast from Cambria to Monterey. Sequoia / Kings Canyon is good too, but be mindful of the time of year you are going. Higher altitudes, and we've had a lot more rain & snow in California this year. You mentioned March dates. Currently you need chains to enter many park roads. Might want to have a 'Plan B' for that leg of the trip?
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