EASTERN SIERRA – ONION VALLEY C/6(3300’)/15; C/5(3300’)/21; CD/6(5300)/27
EASTERN SIERRAS – ONION VALLEY
C/6(3300’)/15;
C/5(3300’)/21;
CD/6(5300)/27
This is one of the toughest climbs on our tour, sometimes called the hardest climb in California and comparable to Alp d’Huez. Long stretches of 8-10%. We’ll climb 5,200’ to beautiful Onion Valley (el. 9,200’). SHORT option starts at Lower Grays Meadow campground at 6,000 feet. The EZ START option (need carpool) follows the SHORT route, then glides all the way back down to Independence. Carry plenty of water - NO WATER at summit – no potable water at Gray’s Meadow. Excellent FREE museum on Grant Street 1/2 mile from ride finish (Eastern California Museum). Lunch at the end of the ride in Independence or at Alabama Hills Café in Lone Pine. This ride is co-listed with ACTC.
NOTE: Most riders will check out of their hotel in Bishop, then check-in to Lone Pine hotel after the ride.
EASTERN SIERRA ESCAPE TOUR INFO
EASTERN SIERRA ROUTE COLLECTION
(REGISTRATION AND WWBC [OR ACTC] MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED!) (Membership Info )
INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895)
LONG START: Meet at Dehy Park on the west side of US-395 at the north end of Independence at 8:15 am for a prompt 8:30 departure . EASY TO MISS – on right as you approach Independence! Look for the railroad boxcar at the park. When coming from the north, turn right just after crossing Independence Creek. After the ride it is a 17 drive from Independence to your hotel in Lone Pine, CA.
SHORT/EZ START: Meet at Lower Grays Meadow Campground at 8:45 am for a prompt 9:00 departure . Start is 6 miles up Onion Valley Road. From Bishop drive 42 miles south on US-395 to Independence, CA. From Hwy 395 in Independence turn right on Market Street /Onion Valley Road and go 6 miles to campground. Park along roadway. After the ride it is a 17 drive from Independence to your hotel in Lone Pine, CA.
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