Best Route to Sequoia Park in California
There are two routes to get to Sequoia. One via 198 out of Visalia, the other route 180 out of Fresno. From So cal, it would seem that 198 is the most direct, but I have heard of some vehicle length r...
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It is worth it to drive the extra 30 miles and take highway 180. You do not need to go as far north as Fesno, you can get off 99 about 15 - 20 miles before reaching Fesno, and save about 40 miles overall driving distance.
There are a lot of switchbacks. I never really cared, or noticed them with my 75 F-350 and camper, but in the 27' class C, it was steep and underpowered. In my 30' Bounder, it was a fun drive, yet that is because I like mountain driving, and can handle a 7% downgrade without overheating the brakes, yes I did have to stop for about 15 minutes, and take in the views, so the brakes would not have overheated.
Yes you can, but no - I would not recommend it to anyone who does not love mountain driving.
Highway 180 has about a 7-10mile downgrade of about 5% to 6%. Remember to lock out overdrive, and slow to about 40, then shift to 2 gear (if you have a 4 speed) to avoid overheating the brakes. When you have more than 6 cars behind you, California law requires that you pull off at a turnout, to allow faster vehicles to pass.
Fred.
There are a lot of switchbacks. I never really cared, or noticed them with my 75 F-350 and camper, but in the 27' class C, it was steep and underpowered. In my 30' Bounder, it was a fun drive, yet that is because I like mountain driving, and can handle a 7% downgrade without overheating the brakes, yes I did have to stop for about 15 minutes, and take in the views, so the brakes would not have overheated.
Yes you can, but no - I would not recommend it to anyone who does not love mountain driving.
Highway 180 has about a 7-10mile downgrade of about 5% to 6%. Remember to lock out overdrive, and slow to about 40, then shift to 2 gear (if you have a 4 speed) to avoid overheating the brakes. When you have more than 6 cars behind you, California law requires that you pull off at a turnout, to allow faster vehicles to pass.
Fred.
