Out to Cali

[G-Rex]

Originally Posted by Trip

So I am planning what looks to be a solo trip out to Cali and back next year. It's going to be a little over a two week trip out and back. Looking to hit as many national parks as possible. Probably going to go through arkansas hill country and blast through the plains as fast as possible and ride a little all over Colorado and then down to Vegas and the Grand Canyon, then through Death Valley/Yosemite and up to San Fran. From there I will go up the coast to the redwoods and make my way through oregan and idaho to yellowstone. I am unsure of the route I will take back from there, may head over to rushmore/black hills/badlands and back down.

If you are on the route, let me know if you want to meet up or ride for awhile.

You've got some good stops on there. The Ozarks in Arkansas make for some amazing riding. I'll be out there this weekend. I highly recommend Colorado. Absolutely beautiful. The Grand Canyon is amazing and should be seen by motorcycle at least once! I love Yosemite. If you go in July, forget Death Valley. I had it on my itinerary in 2005 and bypassed it due to 130 degree temps during the day.

Oregon, Idaho..definitely. Yellowstone, few places like it on earth. Mt. Rushmore, Black Hills, and the Badlands are very cool too.

Sounds to me like you'll have a great trip! I've been to all the areas you mentioned by motorcycle, and you'll enjoy it!

The route from Yosemite over to San Fran is kinda boring as Homeslice mentioned. Lots of cherry farms. Smells good anyway. LOL If you can swing it, I'd highly recommend Lake Tahoe! Amazing area!