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4.8 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.8
6 Reviews

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Mar 31, 2008

Rider Reviews

White Wolf
30 McR Points
June 16, 2016
Great Ride! Highly recommend! Following the…
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arserafin
4 McR Points
December 22, 2013
absolutely a wonderful rider. My GF and I…
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Written Directions

North from Lake Isabella head to Kernville. Take the road north on "Sierra Way"/Mountain Rd. 99. 7 miles past Johnsondale take the turn north to Western Divide Highway/CR-107 which is the Mighty 190. Follow this road all the way around to Springville and down the Porterville.

Scenery

From Lake Isabella it's rolling hills and beautiful. Once into Sequoia N.M. it gets extremely busy and tight in the trees. This is quite easily the most entertaining road I have ever been on. Huge, old trees, a few look-off on the descent.

Drive Enjoyment

Extremely twisty, huge elevation drop 7000' to the valley floor. Constant switchbacks, and twisties. I was actually looking for a break on the descent as it was so challenging on my big, loaded bike. Big drop offs, and big blind curves in the N.M. - gotta be on your toes.

This is a must ride if you're within 200 miles of this area!!!

Tourism Opportunities

Porterville and Lake Isabella are your only points to fill up. It's fairly remote.

Motorcycle Road Additional info

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Guest
December 29, 2008
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
A side road to yours is 22S05, also known as the General Hwy. The turn off to it is North of Fairview. You start by climbing, then you are on a great roller coaster of up and downs and lots of switchbacks. Zoom in on the map on the squiggly lines for an idea of the fun. The road is good and well paved. Not to many places to pull off, put there is a rest stop along the way. It drops you down on the North side to 395. Turn right and there is a gas station within a few miles.
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Duked
January 17, 2021
59 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Have not been on a twistier section of road than the road between Johnsondale and Camp Nelson!! It goes on and on and then on some more, you just can't beat it!!
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wooly
July 3, 2021
640 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
If you like turns this is your ride. The Tail of the Dragon has nothing on this ride. The scenery is beautiful also when you have a chance to take your eyes off the road.
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