Yuma to Anaheim question for Locals in LA basin area

[path1]

Last week went from Yuma to Anaheim. Interstate 8 over to I-5 then north to Anaheim. Couple people mentioned there are less hills (west bound) going by Salt & Sea up to I-10 then drop down into Anaheim. About 50 miles longer but a lot less uphill grades and less traffic.

If you're a local what would you do?

[hotpepperkid]

If your going to go by the Salton Sea go on the other side. 8-111-78-86, 86 is 4 lanes. The problem with I-10 is the wind through in the Palm Springs area

[the_bear_II]

I would use the route you took and have many times. It's the most direct route and hills aren't that bad. Short climbs for the most part.

[Tiger4x4RV]

From a lifelong San Diego dweller, recently relocated to the Chino area, and often visiting friends in Yuma:

I think the route you took is better - has better road surface, always at least two lanes each direction, and usually less wind.

[2oldman]

111 by the "Salt & Sea" is not a pleasant drive in many places. I drive 47mph on many stretches because it's bouncy and rough.

It's Salton Sea.