Yosemite Cabin Information - cross post - Page 11

Not Afraid · 04-09-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

We'll probably be up for some advice from y'all as to how to approach Yosemite from up here- we'll be taking I-5, but we're assuming we'll have to take one or more smaller highways to get to the entrance- any ideas?

OK, I talked to my SIL who has lived in Yosemite for 40+ years. These are her directions from the North or North East.

Take the 5 to Sacramento, transition to the 99 South. At Madera, take the 145 East to the 41. Turn left at the 41 and take the 41 through Coursegold, Oakhurst and Fishcamp and the Park entrance is just past Fish Camp. You'll drive about 45 minutes to an hour until you'll see signs for Badger Pass/Glacier Point (it will probably be a brown sign first that says Badger Pass - Open Glacier Point - Closed) and also for Yosemite West. The Badger Pass/Glacier point road will be on your right and the road for Yosemite West will be on the left. You're going to turn into Yosemite West and follow the cabin map to our cabin.

BTW, they had 12" of snow at Fish Camp yesterday is at 5280'. The cabin is at 5800' so it got at least 12" of snow if not more.

The roads should be clear but there may be snow on the ground.

BTW:
Do NOT go over the speed limit on 41. They are having a ticket frenzy lately. California needs money.

Kevy Baby · 04-09-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

We'll probably be up for some advice from y'all as to how to approach Yosemite from up here...

Same way as from down here: with an open mind.

katiesue · 04-09-2009, 02:06 PM

I just looked and there are a number of lisitng on Craigs List for chains/cables.

Disneyphile · 04-09-2009, 02:34 PM

According to the official Yosemite site, HWY 120 is open to Big Oak road, for those coming in from the north looking to take a slow and scenic route. We're still going to call on Monday morning though, and double-check before attempting the route. NA's route seems a lot more safer though.

Also, here are the current trail conditions:

All park trails are open, except:

The southern portion of the Mirror Lake Loop is closed due to a rockslide. (Access to Mirror Lake and Snow Creek Trail is still available, as usual.) Learn more about the rockfall.
The Mist Trail between Vernal Fall Footbridge and the top of Vernal Fall is now open; the John Muir Trail between Clark Point and the top of Nevada Fall is closed for the winter.
The Four Mile Trail between Union Point and Glacier Point is closed for the winter (there is no access to Glacier Point via this trail).
The Half Dome cables are down for the season. They are usually reinstalled just before the third weekend in May. (Learn more about the Half Dome hike.)

And, check out the rockslide pics!

Kinda cool that it just recently happened. Might be fun to check out, if the trail is upon up to that point.

innerSpaceman · 04-09-2009, 03:10 PM

With no offense meant to NA.'s sister-in-law, why would one travel another hour south to Madera and then head back north that same hour, thru Oakhurst and Wawona and then another 40 minutes on the windy Wawona Road almost all the way back to the same lattitude you would have been at when passing thru Merced on the 99 - from where you can head northwest into Yosemite on 140, All Year Highway along the Riverbed thru El Portal??

Wendy, look at a map.

If someone local were recommending I go more than an hour around about out of my way, I'd assume it would be for better road conditions. But the 140 is called the All Year Highway because it's never closed for snow, and runs into Yosemite without crossing any mountain passes.

So I don't get it. Sounds like changing planes in Denver to travel from Phoenix to Los Angeles.

Kevy Baby · 04-09-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Sounds like changing planes in Denver to travel from Phoenix to Los Angeles.

I once had to travel through Las Vegas to get from Phoenix to LA.

Disneyphile · 04-09-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

I once had to travel through Las Vegas to get from Phoenix to LA.

I can do better than that. For our senior class trip to Hawaii, we travelled from Las Vegas to Dallas to Honolulu. No joke. It was somehow cheaper that way....

~MS~ · 04-09-2009, 03:20 PM

Steve, are you guys still doing the BYOBW in SF on Sunday? The local Autozone said they have some chains in stock but need a tire size to know if they have the ones you'd need....if you want to call them at 707 428 3994

Alex · 04-09-2009, 03:41 PM

Per Google Maps, the suggested non-ideal routes are all about the same. If all the roads are open the fastest route would be to take 120 at Manteca and cut through the valley and out on 49.

120 Route - 17 hours, 21 minutes.
NA's SIL Route - 18 hours
Alternate iSm route (using 140 to Mariposa) - 18 hours, 10 minutes
iSm route (using 140 all the way into valley then out on 41) - 18 hours, 16 minutes

So, assuming that 120 is not completely available (or would be worse driving than you want), I'd probably take Steve's route simply for ease of driving (generally less windy) and you get to see a big landslide that took out the road and requires a detour over the river. It requires a big ass climb out of the valley to get back up to the cabin, though, so if road conditions suck that could be annoying.

Not Afraid · 04-09-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

It requires a big ass climb out of the valley to get back up to the cabin, though, so if road conditions suck that could be annoying.

Yes it does which is a MAJOR PITA and a SLOOOOOW drive.

04-09-2009, 02:06 PM	#3
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04-09-2009, 02:34 PM	#4
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	According to the official Yosemite site, HWY 120 is open to Big Oak road, for those coming in from the north looking to take a slow and scenic route. We're still going to call on Monday morning though, and double-check before attempting the route. NA's route seems a lot more safer though. Also, here are the current trail conditions: All park trails are open, except: The southern portion of the Mirror Lake Loop is closed due to a rockslide. (Access to Mirror Lake and Snow Creek Trail is still available, as usual.) Learn more about the rockfall. The Mist Trail between Vernal Fall Footbridge and the top of Vernal Fall is now open; the John Muir Trail between Clark Point and the top of Nevada Fall is closed for the winter. The Four Mile Trail between Union Point and Glacier Point is closed for the winter (there is no access to Glacier Point via this trail). The Half Dome cables are down for the season. They are usually reinstalled just before the third weekend in May. (Learn more about the Half Dome hike.) And, check out the rockslide pics! Kinda cool that it just recently happened. Might be fun to check out, if the trail is upon up to that point.
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04-09-2009, 03:10 PM	#5
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	With no offense meant to NA.'s sister-in-law, why would one travel another hour south to Madera and then head back north that same hour, thru Oakhurst and Wawona and then another 40 minutes on the windy Wawona Road almost all the way back to the same lattitude you would have been at when passing thru Merced on the 99 - from where you can head northwest into Yosemite on 140, All Year Highway along the Riverbed thru El Portal?? Wendy, look at a map. If someone local were recommending I go more than an hour around about out of my way, I'd assume it would be for better road conditions. But the 140 is called the All Year Highway because it's never closed for snow, and runs into Yosemite without crossing any mountain passes. So I don't get it. Sounds like changing planes in Denver to travel from Phoenix to Los Angeles.
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04-09-2009, 03:20 PM	#8
~MS~ One Happy little Missy! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 658	Steve, are you guys still doing the BYOBW in SF on Sunday? The local Autozone said they have some chains in stock but need a tire size to know if they have the ones you'd need....if you want to call them at 707 428 3994 __________________ "Sometimes Miracles Hide"
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04-09-2009, 03:41 PM	#9
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Per Google Maps, the suggested non-ideal routes are all about the same. If all the roads are open the fastest route would be to take 120 at Manteca and cut through the valley and out on 49. 120 Route - 17 hours, 21 minutes. NA's SIL Route - 18 hours Alternate iSm route (using 140 to Mariposa) - 18 hours, 10 minutes iSm route (using 140 all the way into valley then out on 41) - 18 hours, 16 minutes So, assuming that 120 is not completely available (or would be worse driving than you want), I'd probably take Steve's route simply for ease of driving (generally less windy) and you get to see a big landslide that took out the road and requires a detour over the river. It requires a big ass climb out of the valley to get back up to the cabin, though, so if road conditions suck that could be annoying.
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