Hwy 395 is know as "El Camino Sierra". We have done this before, spectacular vistas, open roads great driving, no traffic, Sierra Nevada escarpment.
July 27-29, 2018.............
2 day Run Up Hwy 395 to Mammoth Lakes and Summer in the Mountains. Great driving roads, excellent vistas, great night life and dining.
If interested add you comment so we can get a total. There are many restaurants and bars in the Village complex. Side Door Venue for evening entertainment is the best in Mammoth Lakes.
The Village Lodge
3.5 out of 5.0
Top Property
Forest Trail, Mammoth Lakes, CA 1-866-599-6674
Best Western Plus High Sierra Hotel
3.5 out of 5.0
Main Street, Mammoth Lakes, CA 1-866-599-6674
Saturday Eastern Sierra run out through Bentton Crossing Road east of Mammoth Lakes airport to connect with East 120 then spectacular Hwy East 120, to crest of Sierras, lunch in Lee Vining or at the Sierra Crest, Mono Lake Lookout, and back to Mammoth Lakes. Gondola rides to the top of Mammoth are also available, great summer temperatures, excellent dining and evening camaraderie.
Plan to leave:
West side LA
Dennys, Rockford Street, Sylmar 8:30 Rendezvous Indian Wells Brewery
So Cal East and South
I-15 > Hwy 395 N to Indian Wells Brewery, 2 miles off 395 on Hwy 14
Afternoon drive up El Camino Sierra
Arrive in Mammoth on free time schedule
Congregate @ Side Door 6 PM
Attending:
The Doc Johnson
Will and Gina
Joel and Madona
Lance and Lori
Mike and Missy
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Eric always sets up the best runs to the Eastern Sierras
Steph and I are in 8) :-*
Glenn
Awesome pictures Glenn !!!
This is a great little weekend getaway.
Lori and I are working on our schedule now to see if we can squeeze it in. Hate to miss out on the fun !
Got my room reserved at the Village :)
Meeting place for Friday AM departure is at:
Denny's
12861 Encinitas Ave,
Sylmar, CA 91342
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Meet from 7:00 AM onto 8:15. Plan on leaving Denny's around 8:30 up Areo Space Hyw 14 to Indian Wells Brewery 2 miles on the 14 west of US 395. Any Viper owners coming up from San Diego on the I-15 > US 395> can exit west on the CA 14 intersection and meet us at the Indian Wells Stop. Lunch has many possibilities. The Grille in Lone Pine is excellent. Mt Whitney Portal about 7 miles up the eastern Sierra to the Restaurant, and drive on further to Big Pine and stop at the Copper Top BBQ. On your own into Mammoth and room Check-in. Plan on meeting at the Side Door at 6 PM, they have an excellent menu. Gomez is next door if you want Mexican, and the Bone Yard in the Village for BBQ. Some will show up at the Lakanuki at 5 PM
Will give details of Saturday Run through the eastern Sierra on Friday Evening. Bring Walkie Talkie radios, Channel 7 sub channel 21
See you on Friday AM in Sylmar
Sorry Guys something came up. We have to pass this time.
Have fun! Glenn