Ever dream about a scenic twisty curvy paved mountain road to Yosemite without traffic around every corner? Well there’s no need to dream, that scenic twisty curvy paved mountain road exist! The SNA Yosemite / Hetch Hetchy Street Bike Adventure; is the ride you’ve dreaming of, with the best scenic twisty curvy paved mountain road without traffic around every corner to Yosemite. This street bike adventure begins in the California Gold Country and ventures through a remote section of the Stanislaus  National Forest. The Stanislaus National Forest contains 898,099 acres (1,403.3 square miles) in four counties and contains three wilderness areas including the Emigrant Wilderness which is located on the remote northern boundary of Yosemite National Park. This scenic twisty curvy paved mountain road leaves civilization behind as soon as it enters the wild and scenic Stanislaus National Forest with good pavement, endless curves and breathtaking scenery in the middle of nowhere. Although this route provides good pavement this is a remote Sierra Nevada road so, keep in mind you will experience the occasional pine cone, rock, wildlife crossing and free ranging cattle. “So keep your eyes wide open at all times”. Traveling this route you will also experience the wild and scenic Clavey River, Cherry Lake and the rugged and scenic Tuolumne River Canyon. The Clavey River is a tributary of the Tuolumne River and its unique because it still harbors a pre-glacial remnant population of coastal rainbow trout. The Clavey River is also special because it has some of the highest biotic integrity of any river in California, that is, it remains in relatively good condition and it is also one of the few undammed rivers in the Sierra Nevada. Cherry Lake is a beautiful crystal blue mountain lake located in the Stanislaus National Forest near the north western boundary of Yosemite National Park. Cherry Lake dam was completed in 1956 by San Francisco City and County as part of the Hetch Hetchy project, which supplies drinking water to San Francisco. After visiting Cherry Lake this street bike adventure explores the rugged Tuolumne River Canyon which provides breath taking canyon views around every corner. From the Tuolumne River crossing this adventure explores a narrow twisty curvy canyon road to the spectacular Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. The Hetch Hetchy Reservoir is surrounded by massive glacial carved granite cliffs and spectacular waterfalls that rival the world famous Yosemite Valley. Hetch Hetchy Valley was once a pristine valley with lush meadows, massive granite cliffs and spectacular waterfalls and could be described as a sister-twin to Yosemite Valley. Today the spectacular Wapama Falls (1,300 ft) and Tueeulala Falls (800 ft) are cut short as they cascade into the reservoir and the pristine meadows are buried underneath the deep blue waters of the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. The name “Hetch Hetchy” comes from a grass with edible seeds that grow in the valley, in the Native American Sierra Miwok language. After visiting the spectacular Hetch Hetchy Reservoir this street bike ride continues on to explore the world famous Yosemite Valley the “Crown Jewel” of the Sierra Nevada. 

Yosemite / Hetch Hetchy - Street Ride

*Ride distance: 300+ miles round trip.

*Two gas stops (additional gas stop available if required)

*Lunch at halfway point (Note: Lunch not included)

*Perfect for street riders seeking scenic twisty curvy paved mountain roads.

*Rain or Shine – unpredictable weather is part of the adventure!!!

Date: Saturday August 7, 8, 2010

Meeting Time: 7:45 a.m.

Meeting Location: Chevron in El Dorado Hills Ca

4316 Town Center Boulevard El Dorado Hills, CA 95762-7101

Fee: $75 per rider

$25 off if you pre-register by: August 20, 2010

Pre-Register now!

*Contact: Mark at (916) 212-2232

*Questions email: markg@SierraNevadaAdventures.com

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