Discover Serene Beauty: Driving Over Sonora Pass on California's Hwy 108 West - Ultra Scenic Drive!

[@1RCPILOT]

I’ve been over Sonora Pass several times. It never gets old. Thank you for sharing your video! 😎

[@vagabond-senior]

You are welcome. It was the first time over and was a little nervous about the unknown but once it was in motion, it was a fantastic drive. I appreciate ya. 👍 Mark

[@nateg0155]

I drove this pass a few years ago going eastbound, and it was beautiful, but it looks even better going westbound. I will have to do it again going westbound next time.

[@vagabond-senior]

I drove back east over the Sierra Nevadas after visiting Yosemite on 88 which is Carson Pass. Breathtaking. If you are interested and haven’t watched it, my Stokes Castle vid contains that drive. Landscapes change dramatically in that video. Thanks for stopping in, I appreciate ya. Mark

[@nateg0155]

@@vagabond-senior Thanks I will check it out

[@larrybates6935]

Usually during the summer is the best time to travel from Sonora or Bridgeport the scenery is so beautiful, but I noticed that there’s snow on the mountains so it looks like during the spring. But you can see the scars from the fire a couple years ago.

[@vagabond-senior]

I’m a bit behind on my videos and you are correct, this was toward the end of May last year. We were going from Bodie over to Yosemite and the Tioga pass was still closed. Fortunately, Sonora Pass was open and was a fantastic alternate route. I’m glad I got to drive it. Thanks for stopping in and commenting. Mark

[@sophiegiddings9272]

Ya'all need to remember that this pass, Tioga, and Ebbetts all close in the winter. Just a friendly reminder from a local. :)

[@vagabond-senior]

Thank you @sophiegiddings9272 Mark

[@JonyLlorente]

This js accessible to lake leavitt?

[@vagabond-senior]

I believe Lake Leavitt is farther north off of route 395.

[@AskRemy]

so no rv trailers?

[@vagabond-senior]

Hey Remy, the sign says house trailer, is that old world for RV? I’m not sure. Someone got a grader up there so? I’m in a 25’ Class C with no trailer and some turns were a little tight.

[@AskRemy]

@@vagabond-senior definitely that's what it means - i doubt I would risk that grade towing anyway

[@vagabond-senior]

Yes, going west as I was, there were several opportunities to turn around on the approach.

[@garyleibitzke4166]

Ah yes, Bridgeport, the land of astronomical gas prices.

[@vagabond-senior]

That is so true. I believe it was $7.99/gallon at that time of recording. Ouch.

[@randy71646]

LOL...That is so true, and I haven't been there for years and have not forgotten about it.💲💲$$$