This route delivers breathtaking vistas of snow covered mountain peaks, mountain meadows, wild flowers, wild life, water falls, and trees of every description. Panoramas so beautiful, they look painted. This is strictly a summer road as it is closed in winter. You can still see snow at the end of summer near the mountain peaks.
Photo contributed by a visitor in July 09: "This is the top of Senora Pass, approximately 10,000 ft."
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Road Quality:
The pavement quality is good for a two lane mountain road. The road is steep, narrow and very twisty near the pass. Overall this is not a beginner's road. Steep and narrow, with sheer drop offs. Awesome ride for an experienced rider.
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Roadside Amenities:
There are no stores or gas station on the east side of the pass, and 18 Miles from the west junction to the nearest town Bridgeport. One recommendation for food - Strawberry ski lodge is a great lunch stop.
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Steve Marineau - 2008 Yamaha
This user rated the route: 9 out of 10
Posted 231 days ago
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.
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.
This user rated the route: 10 out of 10
Posted 172 days ago
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.
