Yakima, Wa to Death Valley in November
We are contemplating a DV trip early next month and thinking 395 should (notice I said should) still be ok. Has anyone made this trip in early November and did you have an alternate plan to compensat...
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Hwy 395 south once in California is beautiful and worth the experience. I averaged about 2 trips during the winter for the last 6 years and only once did I have to overnight in Mammoth Lakes until they had the road cleared. December, January and February can be snowy but CALTRANS does a great job clearing the road. From Reno to the first Death Valley turnoff is about 7 hours at 55MPH (California MAX Speed when towing). Be sure to do it during the day, the views are beautiful. I drive it in a 40' DP towing a Grand Cherokee.
I found 395 south of I90 to US20 to be a road I will never drive again. Did it at night and white knuckled all the way.
Have a safe trip and enjoy Death Valley.
Russ
I found 395 south of I90 to US20 to be a road I will never drive again. Did it at night and white knuckled all the way.
Have a safe trip and enjoy Death Valley.
Russ
