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Originally posted by blefevre View PostSpeaking of CO-CA. What route did you take? Did you go 90-SLC-Renoish? I am heading to Yosemite in a week and not sure which way to go.
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Originally posted by Bimmerman325i View PostWe took I25-I80 all the way to SF. Very pleasant drive, if not a bit dull through parts of nevada and utah.
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Originally posted by blefevre View PostYeah, I meant 80. I think that's the way I will take. Something about back road highways in Nevada sounds like a boring and bad idea.
If you're going to do I-80, take I-25 to Fort Collins, and the shortcut (287) up to Laramie and meet up with I-80. Shaves some distance/time off the trip.
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Originally posted by Roland H View PostIt's not terrible if you're having fun. Hit up Alex for the gouge, he just did it in his E30... http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=255086
If you're going to do I-80, take I-25 to Fort Collins, and the shortcut (287) up to Laramie and meet up with I-80. Shaves some distance/time off the trip.
We haven't really figured out what we want to do. It's either just book it to Yosemite and maybe Redwood. Or do Brice/Yosemite. Who knows, no real plans :)
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Originally posted by Eric View PostDuring the summer you can get into Yosemite through the backside is the Sierra nevadas. I believe access is through 395, I'll check in the morning.
Yosemite is cool, I grew up 1.5 hours from there!
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Dude, def got the way I did. I really like to go off alone in the desert for a couple days each year. I haven't been able to for the last few years, but that drive was dam close enough. The road from that connects from Benton Hot Springs to Lake Mono was one of the best. The climb out of Benton Hot Springs is worth doing a few times. There's a NAPA in Tonopah if you need it. Also plan your fuel stops ahead of time. Generally once you get into the wide open, if there is gas GET IT because the next fuel stop might be out of business or out of gas.
I'd stay in Cedar City, UT. It breaks up the drive nicely. I can give you directions to my secret camp spot in Rabbit Valley on the CO/UT border, but when I woke up in the day light I saw relatively fresh cat tracks IN THE CAMPGROUND PERIMETER.
The drive up the back side of the Sierras is awesome. I hit triple digits descending the pass and there were huge consequences if you had an "off" - like off the super steep cliff with no guard rail. Don't speed in the park, it's heavily patrolled and not cool anyway. Bring a radar detector for NV. I only saw one cop, but they have a beyond visual range advantage on those long straights.
Check the forecast for NV the night before you leave. Wind's can sand blast a car. Hang gliders launch off Glacier Point on weekend mornings around 9:00am. It's pretty cool to watch if you are there.JOY IS AN E30...
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