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Palm Springs to Pacific Coast
I'm planning a Spring tour starting mid-March from my home in Reno, NV,
down thru Death Valley, on to Palm Springs to visit a friend, then over to the coast on CA74, up to Santa Barbara to visit family, then a meander back to Reno most likely up the west side of the central valley until I can head for Jackson on CA49, thence CA88 over the Sierras. I would appreciate advice on whether CA74 is a good route over to the PCH, and whether stealth camping is feasible before getting down to the coast. I assume I'll be using the international hostel in Santa Monica, or wherever it is down there. Advice on alternative routes between PS and PCH with relatively low traffic volume is welcomed. Thanks, Pamela BikeE RX w/ BicycleR Evolution trailer |
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Pamela Dallas wrote: I'm planning a Spring tour starting mid-March from my home in Reno, NV, down thru Death Valley, on to Palm Springs to visit a friend, then over to the coast on CA74, up to Santa Barbara to visit family, then a meander back to Reno most likely up the west side of the central valley until I can head for Jackson on CA49, thence CA88 over the Sierras. I would appreciate advice on whether CA74 is a good route over to the PCH, and whether stealth camping is feasible before getting down to the coast. I assume I'll be using the international hostel in Santa Monica, or wherever it is down there. Advice on alternative routes between PS and PCH with relatively low traffic volume is welcomed. Thanks, Pamela BikeE RX w/ BicycleR Evolution trailer |
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Wow, Pamela!
Sounds like an adventure. I live in Los Angeles and have a little experience w/ some of the route you're planning to take. First, CA74 is a nice route that takes you through the mountains behind Palm Springs but know this: it can be hot as heck--- even in March. Having said that, though I've not taken it nearly as far as you plan, I'm told that it's a nice, scenic way meander west as far down as San Diego. As far a PCH in concerned, here I have some camping experience. I recommend you steer clear of Santa Monica Hostel--- it's a dive. Rather, take advantage of the many really nice campsites along the coast. My favorite in that area is Sycamore Cyn. or Sycamore Beach but you'll have many to choose from and they're all quite nice. I'll be coming South from SF on PCH in late March so wave if you see a guy on a Street Machine. Good luck and keep us posted! -Leif |
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Pamela Dallas wrote: Advice on alternative routes between PS and PCH with relatively low traffic volume is welcomed. Uhh.. between Palm Springs and PCH is the little hamlet of Los Angeles. This is not a place known for its low traffic volume. Having said that, I grew up in South Pasadena, and I rode as far east as San Bernardino and out to PCH several times. I *think* the best way to go is to stay north-ish, parallel the 210 though Pasadena, then around the north side of the San Fernando Valley and over the hills into Ventura. Once you get to Ventura, you'll find that there are well-worn paths up PCH. Email me. I have a recumbent-riding friend who lives near Palm Springs. he may be a little more up-to-date on routes. Jeff |
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