Quick drive from SF to Vegas

[lj_180]

No, the Tioga pass will still be closed. This is CA120 that crosses the Sierra Nevada.

Hi, that was my concern because Mark's route has the following "San Francisco to California State Route 120 to Big Oak Flat Road into the park"....


Thanks,
Dave

[Lifemagician]

You need to read the complete paragraph to put it all into context.

San Francisco to California State Route 120 to Big Oak Flat Road into the park. As soon as you reach the junction of State Route 140, take the road to the park exit (this will be on state route 41) as you approach the top of the hill, stop at the Tunnel View parking area -- this is the more amazing views of Yosemite. I really like State Route 41 as a way to leave Yosemite, but in this Two National Parks Speed run, you should reverse your route, back down the hill and take the Valley loop road to the first cross over -- OMG -- the Dogwoods may be in bloom when you are there -- swing back towards the west passing El Capitan catching more glimpses of Yosemite Falls and Bridal Veil falls before heading back to the valley on state route 140 along the Merced River. Watch the cliffs --dozens and dozens of waterfalls. There is one section that is one-way, due to a massive slide -- but the wait is rarely longer than 20 minutes.

If you follow Mark's instructions above, on your map, you will note that it does not go near Tioga Pass.

[Mark Sedenquist]

Exiting SR-120 onto Big Oak Flat is quite a ways west of the gate that takes you to Tioga Pass.

[lj_180]

Thank you so much for the clarification and advice. We are really looking forward to our trip.

Davey