Hi Bert
I have been to Yosemite a few times. It rained every time. The place is beautiful. The road was good the last time I was there but long and winding up through the mountains. Motorcycle camping is great fun. I did a few multi-state tours back in the 70s and 80's. Mostly California , Arizona , New Mexico and Utah . Not to bad if the weather is good. You need a small tent, sleeping bag and pad. I like the self inflating pads. Thermorest I think was the name. If you plan to
cook in your camp, start putting together a kitchen bag with everything you need. It helps when you don't need to remember S&P, cooking oil, extra gas for the portable one burner and all the other things that go into a kitchen bag. A very small rain suit can be handy. I use to keep a cheap polyurethane sweat suit from K-mart for this purpose. For Yosemite you will want good rugged walking or hiking shoes. Most of the short trails are paved but the primitive trails can be long and rugged. I would suggest two nights because there is a lot to see. Reserve America is probably the best way to make reservations and you WILL need reservations for Yosemite . Check availability and set a date during the summer and post it. Maybe you can get something going.
My wife wants to see Yosemite and I would not mind it. We are in Santa Clarita so would probably bring the scoots in the truck with our camp trailed in tow.
Ride safe and warm
Mark
Hello all.
I've been contemplating a road trip to Yosemite, since I've never
been there.
I would love to do it on the bike. According to Google maps it is
about 180 miles and over 4 hours away from home.
Would anyone be interested in doing such a ride?
Or has anyone done such a ride?
If you have, would you share your experience, options, or advice on
such a road trip?
Being over 4 hours away and wanting to spend some time looking at
this place, I've thought about staying a night. Motorcycle camping
would be another first for me.
Well camping would be a first. I've had a cab-over camper on my old
truck before, but never camped in a tent, or camp ground.
Bert.
Milpitas, CA
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