Best Route to Sequoia Park in California
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โMay-12-2013 12:48 PM
Anyone been up that route lately?
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โJul-14-2013 08:29 PM
Take the 180. Don't shortcut on the 245.
Go N 99 to N 41 to E 180.
If SB 99 then S 99 to E 180.
Once you enter the Kings Canyon NP there will be a R turn and that's the inter-park road that'll connect you to Sequoia NP.
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โJul-08-2013 10:37 AM
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โJul-07-2013 11:39 PM
Also, does anyone have suggestions for places to camp? I don't need hookups. Haven't been up there for years so I have no idea how crowded it is.
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โMay-17-2013 08:23 PM
If you are driving a car, 198 is OK, but very steep, windy road with switchbacks.
I have driven both roads many, many times over the years, and would NOT take a motorhome or pull a trailer up 198!!!
danhercules wrote:
How is the 245 to the 180 to 198? I will be staying overnight in Visalia KOA, then to Lodgepole.
I could go stright shot north on the 63 to the 180, but the 245 looks a lot shorter. Thoughts?
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โMay-15-2013 09:10 PM
I could go stright shot north on the 63 to the 180, but the 245 looks a lot shorter. Thoughts?
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โMay-14-2013 05:26 PM
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โMay-13-2013 02:02 AM
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.
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โMay-12-2013 07:10 PM
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โMay-12-2013 06:52 PM
bertnspike wrote:
BTW, I got NO cell phone signal and no internet while there.
Susan
Now THAT'S roughing it !!!;)
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โMay-12-2013 03:11 PM
I managed to scare myself while at Sequoia with the toad, lol, but no problems with the motor home.
BTW, I got NO cell phone signal and no internet while there.
Susan
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โMay-12-2013 03:07 PM