Sonora Pass

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Indeed one of the best High Sierra rides, spring & summer only. Check to make it is open. July 2009 road in very good condition so navigating a brisk pace is made to order. East side has great twisties with some fun rising switch-backs. West side terrific too. Hwy 120-Tigoa Pass to the south and Hwy 4-Ebbets Pass to the north are also spectacular, however, Sonora may have a slight edge for Scenic Grandeur. Have made this ride several times & you can definatley savor the flavor and mouth waters just thinking about the next time. Super Scenic with breathtaking waterfalls, Red, Brown and Grey Granite Peaks usually capped with snow, Blooming Mtn Meadows. Time permitting for an unbelievable ride, criss-cross the Sierra's using all three passes..Tioga, Sonora and Ebbetts. Doesn't matter which end you start or what direction you take.

154 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

The road can get pretty tough up in the mountains where they have 9-months of winter and 3-months of road repair. LOL I travel this route between the Bay area and Reno/Tahoe/Mammoth. Good times.

47 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

A breath taking thriller!!! We had the pleasure of riding this road in August of 2020. Being the second highest pass in the Sierra Mountain range, it is a must ride if you love fresh air. This is one of our favorite roads in northern California, a true motorcyclist and outdoors man paradise. With plenty of sharp turns and large sweepers with stunning scenery to match. There is also several opportunities to pull over to take in the scenery and perhaps get that perfect photo. The scenery is equally stunning (but different) heading in the opposite direction. You will not be disappointed.