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Hey all
Ive been touring the USA for 2 months and am currently in Mesquite Nevada. Planning to head down to Death Valley, Sequoia NP and Yosemite NP over the next couple of days. Anything else i shouldnt miss??
Ta

You mean aside from the coast redwoods, Big Sur, Mendecino, the Lost Coast, Mt. Shasta, Joshua Tree and about a thousand other places? Naw.

From Death valley take Hwy 190 to 136 going to Lone Pine. on US-395.
The film museum is a must.
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If you get to San Simeon on Hwy One check out the seals and then check out Hurst Castle.

Elephant Seals, Big Sur California

Hearst Castle - California State Park

Cheers guys. My only problem at the moment is the heat. Way too hot for me! I am English so i do like to complain about the weather

That coast along Big Sur is well worth visiting. Back in 1997 I rented a Honda 600 out of the Los Angeles area, rode up along the coast to Monterrey, and then east to Yosemite, returning to LA by the same route. Very nice ride...
California 1997

The weather in Death Valley today should be about 108F tomorrow 116F.
Go through as early in the morning as you can.
Lone Pine should be about 88F
Click on the weather map.
National Weather Service - NWS Las Vegas

"The skies are not cloudy all day"

How the bloody hell can you moan about heat after last winter? bring it on!doh

My watch said it was 49.5c in Death Valley today so i will complain all day about it lol

Attachment 4915 Not the most accurate temp gauge but you get the idea. 5th July 2011 Death Valley

Where are you going to be on Friday July 8 or Saturday July 9.
We were thinking of taking a lunch ride from Reno to Yosemite by way of Tioga Pass Hwy 120.
Will you be around there ?

Not sure, was going to head for Sequoia NP today.Am in Tonopah at the momeent. If i can blag a bed for a couple of days then i will Be in the Yosemite area on those dates, Would be good to hook up for a ride. Let me know what you are up too, stay in touch.

We can ride down for lunch in Lee Vining, CA on Friday or Saturday.
If you are still in Tonopah you may want to go North to Gabbs, NV and the

Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park
Nevada Division of State Parks - Berlin Ichthyosaur State Park

I am not sure if the gas station is still open in Gabbs or not.

I should be in Yosemite today. Havnt got good access to internet so not good at communicating at the moment. Hope i bump into you somewhere

January is a nice time to tour death valley. In the summer the majority of visitors are from other countries who don't realize the name "Death Valley" has a historical backstory. Head for the hills or coast and cool off. Up here in Montana the snow is still blocking some of the mountain roads.

Are you still in Yosemite ?
We may take a ride over Sonora Pass (CA 108) and Ebbetts Pass (CA 4) tomorrow.

Wow what a coincidence this post is as I went to this section of the board to ask the same questions as Winklepie as myself and a freind will be leaving Vegas Monday morning on a pair of KTM 990 Supermoto R's headed for Laguna Seca for the Moto GP races - We are planning on going thru Death Valley, Sequoia and Yosemite etc... Can't wait !!

Sorry that i missed you John. Like i said its been tough getting internet. I have moved onto Santa Cruz. Been here for a few days. Been down to Carmel and upto Half Moon Bay. Going to Monterey today then heading up the coast To San Francisco in the next few days. Its a beautiful state with lots to see. Having a blast, especially on the roads in Sequoia. I didnt think America did twisty roads but in Sequoia NP they are amazing.

About 250 miles North of San Francisco is California Hwy 36.
It is a must for motorcycles. From the cool coast 140 miles inland to Hot! Red Bluff. Twisty. See the Link.

Motorcycle Ride Highway 36 - Red Bluff to Eureka, California