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VTLee
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Nov 29, 2015

Yosemite to Golden Gate NRA

In April and May we will be making our first trip to the west coast and I am trying to map out some routes. Looking at the maps there does not appear to be an obvious way to get from Yosemite to the Golden Gate NRA north of San Francisco without a lot of backtracking or driving through the city. We will be in a pickup camper with propane tanks if there are any restrictions for tunnels/ferries. Suggestions will be appreciated.
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  • VTLee's avatar
    VTLee
    Explorer
    Nov 30, 2015
    Thanks CA Traveler and Billinwoodland, that is what I needed to know.
  • Billinwoodland's avatar
    Billinwoodland
    Explorer
    Nov 30, 2015
    CA Traveler wrote:
    kalynzoo wrote:
    Take the 49 to the 50 to the 80. There are many other very pleasant scenic routes. A lot depends on where your camping in Yosemite, a rather large National Park. There are no tunnels or dams or bridges with propane restrictions. You could also take the 99 to Lodi and then either head to the 80 or cross over to the 5 then the head up through San Jose.
    ??? 49 up is a long slow route and 5 doesn't go to San Jose.

    About the shortest route is: 120 towards Manteca, 205, 580, 80 to SF, 101.

    I would agree, just dont do it during traffic hours.
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    CA_Traveler
    Explorer III
    Nov 29, 2015
    kalynzoo wrote:
    Take the 49 to the 50 to the 80. There are many other very pleasant scenic routes. A lot depends on where your camping in Yosemite, a rather large National Park. There are no tunnels or dams or bridges with propane restrictions. You could also take the 99 to Lodi and then either head to the 80 or cross over to the 5 then the head up through San Jose.
    ??? 49 up is a long slow route and 5 doesn't go to San Jose.

    About the shortest route is: 120 towards Manteca, 205, 580, 80 to SF, 101.
  • kalynzoo's avatar
    kalynzoo
    Explorer
    Nov 29, 2015
    Take the 49 to the 50 to the 80. There are many other very pleasant scenic routes. A lot depends on where your camping in Yosemite, a rather large National Park. There are no tunnels or dams or bridges with propane restrictions. You could also take the 99 to Lodi and then either head to the 80 or cross over to the 5 then the head up through San Jose.
    All lovely country.

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