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4.62 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.62
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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Aug 31, 2008

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Guest
September 20, 2009
I live in Sonora and do this ride several times a…
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July 24, 2009
I rode this route in July 09 but, I started from…
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Written Directions

Start in Sonora, CA and head east on CA 108 all the way until it junctions with US-395 in the town of Sonora Junction - 79 scenic miles in all.

Scenery

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."

Drive Enjoyment

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.

Tourism Opportunities

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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Guest
September 27, 2008
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Motorcycle Type : Touring
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.
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Guest
June 19, 2010
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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.
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MC130P
June 19, 2017
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Fantastic ride with amazing views, countless twisties, high elevation coolness and way less traffic than 120 going through Yosemite. I ended up taking this route somewhat by accident. I was riding from Reno back to the SF Bay Area and didn't want to deal with traffic in Yosemite NP. I took the west bound route of 108 from 395S and was greeted by a very steep climb up the eastern Sierras and a GREAT ride all the way home. Highly recommend!
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