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nwhkr
Mountain climber
SF, CA
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Cool. Maybe you will get an inside scoop on when the road is officially opening up. Let us know. Thanks
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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We got some late snow up here in Worshington...... Chinook Pass is expected to open June 11. Here's a photo at the top; the sign in the background is actually the Pacific Crest Trail foot bridge over the highway.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Any updates on Tioga Pass? I’m hoping to use it on 5/25.
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John M
climber
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The park doesn't usually announce the opening until a few days before. 120 is open from the east side to the park gate, which is at 10,000 feet. The road is plowed in the park. As of May 3rd side roads had not been plowed.
My guess based on living and working in the park for 25 years is it will be open by the 25th. I would say it might possibly be open by this weekend. By the 11th. Lows at 10,000 feet are above freezing at night.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Thanks John!
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em kn0t
Trad climber
isle of wyde
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120 was closed at the entrance station, but many cyclists were on the road. I talked to one cyclist who rode all the way to Tenaya Lake and said the road was clear to there
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Risk
Mountain climber
Marooned, 855 miles from Tuolumne Meadows
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I don't recall any means, like a gate, to open portions of the road between Tioga Pass and Porcupine Flat, even if ready to go (South Fork?). Think about the logistics - tourists in rental cars, the need for bathrooms, trash, pull-outs and shoulders, ambulance and emergency services. On top of Zinke/Trump saying "give them nothing until we can privative everything and make a profit." I'm sure they're working on it as best they can.
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phile
Trad climber
SF, CA
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Does Yosemite still officially open 120 to bikes before cars each year?
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Urmas
Social climber
Sierra Eastside
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We tried to ride to Tenaya Lake on Sunday, but caught a ration from an irate road worker about 3 miles in, and turned around. Folks we met said they had ridden to Olmstead the day before with no problems. Are they working on Sundays just to be paid time and a half?
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kunlun_shan
Mountain climber
SF, CA
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Was there yesterday and the guy running the Mono Market in Lee Vining said 120 should open fully in a week to 10 days, after final road work is complete (clearing continuing small rock slides, etc.).
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Matt's
climber
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May 15, 2018 - 05:29pm PT
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Bump-- any sense if it will be open by this Friday?
Thanks
Matt
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KRS-Grun
Trad climber
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May 16, 2018 - 05:32pm PT
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Word on the street is a NPS truck flipped so they are pushing opening back another week. I hope I’m wrong.
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10b4me
Social climber
Lida Junction
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May 16, 2018 - 08:42pm PT
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Word on the street is a NPS truck flipped so they are pushing opening back another week. I hope I’m wrong.
Werner, what's the word on this?
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WBraun
climber
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May 16, 2018 - 08:53pm PT
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Walleye mental speculator.
It wasn't Aramark.
NPS vehicle hit some gravel and spun out by Olmstead Pt.
Rode their truck down a ways and escaped serious injuries.
The weather is the problem with opening the road to the public from what I've picked up .....
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squishy
Mountain climber
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May 17, 2018 - 12:08pm PT
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Blammo!!
SR-120/TIOGA PASS SET TO OPEN MONDAY, MAY 21
Yosemite National Park will open State Route 120/Tioga Pass for the season on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 9:00 am. There will be limited services on Tioga Road and all campgrounds along Tioga Road remain closed.
There is no anticipated opening date for the Tuolumne Meadows store and the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center. There is no gasoline available along Tioga Road. The closest gas station is located at Crane Flat.
Motorists should drive with caution and be aware of possible hazards in the roadway, including rocks, debris, and water. Tioga Road may be impacted by incoming storm activity, including snow and icy driving conditions, over the next week.
Tioga Road may temporarily close due to weather and unsafe driving conditions at any time. Tioga Road is a seasonal road through Yosemite National Park, typically open from late spring to early fall.
For updated 24-hour road and weather conditions for Yosemite National Park, please call 209-372-0200.
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Zclipper69
Trad climber
mill valley
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May 17, 2018 - 04:59pm PT
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I got bored and reviewed past opening dates. I think average is about June 8.
remember knot to trust everything you read on the internet:)
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
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May 17, 2018 - 09:39pm PT
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If the road is open to cyclist will the park allow snow shoeing on the road..?
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