Secret Entrance to Yosemite & Cherry Lake Road

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Oct 31, 2007

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November 13, 2008

Next time riding the Yosemite and Hetch Hetchy…

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August 9, 2009

This road is just ok. It does not lead to a…

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Written Directions

Start in Tuolumne City (off Highway 108) just below Twain Harte, CA. Leave from Tuolumne City (off Highway 108) just below Twain Harte. Take Buchanan Road east out of Tuolumne City. Next take Cottonwood Road/National Forest Road 1N04 and continue east as it twists and turns all the way to Cherry Lake. Suggest you stop at the lake and take that in. From there get on Cherry Lake Road heading west/southwest as it twists and turns for miles; all the way till it gets you to Colfax Spring, CA. Note: about half way between Cherry Lakee and the town of Colfax Springs, you will be able to exit to the east and head to Yosemite through what some refer to as the "Secret Entrance to Yosemite" - the Hetch Hetchy entrance (before you head out, print the above map for reference).

Scenery

Through the forest, up and down to rivers and streams. This road then ends up near the almost secret Hetch Hetchy entrance to Yosemite. Along the way you'll pass Cherry Lake with a campground; but mostly just wonderful tree-lined road that will give you a workout. And there is virtually no traffic to deal with!

Drive Enjoyment

This path takes you along a National Forest road and offers GREAT twisties for miles and miles and miles! You do need to keep on the look out for logging trucks on weekdays.

Tourism Opportunities

You're taking this one for the scenery and the twisty road as there are basically no services! You'd better gas up before you get there and plan to eat before/after you've done the route. Along the way you'll see, Cherry Lake, with a campground.