Kings Canyon NP to S. Lake Tahoe

er78mph wrote:
Hello and thanks to all in advance!

I'm heading up to Kings canyon/S Lake Tahoe from San Diego in Aug and was wondering if this drive is challenging? Can someone suggest the best routes if any? I drive a F 150 and pull a 27ft trailer. I got stuck last summer driving up the Teton Pass and would love to avoid any unnecessary adventures :) I am staying at Dorst Creek Campground and Campground By the Lake. thanks!

Hwy. 99 to Hwy 198 to Kings Canyon. Given your concerns about your tow vehicle, I would go back west on Hwy 198 back to Hwy 99. Then head north to Hwy 50 out of Sacramento. Then east to South Lake Tahoe. Hwy 50 has some climbs and is a 2 lane road. With my 35' 5th wheel, I just slow down and take my time. Keep your speed down when you descend from the top of the mountain into Tahoe. I keep my speed around 40 miles per hr. 50 is a good mountain road and scenic. Visalia to South Lake Tahoe is approx. 5 hrs /310 miles. Depending on the size of your fuel tank, I would fill up before Hwy 50, just to be safe.