Extremely useful free guide for travelers on US 395 - Page 2 - Subaru Outback

gpzkat · 02-27-2011, 04:58 PM

The 395 is one of my favorite places in the world, and I've seen a lot of both. The closest place I'd compare it to is the south island of NZ. Been up and down 395 dozens of times, and one fun memory is driving the dirt road down from Crowley lake, following the hydroelectric maintenance road. The 395 gives you so much interesting geological stuff to look at, drive through. Then there's back country trips over to Saline Valley, Death Valley, Hunter Mtn. Road etc. What a place!

Trek395 · 03-06-2011, 03:36 AM

Just saw this thread today! This road is why I keep on getting Outbacks (on my 4th), and how I got my Handle.

My second favorite highway in California runs right into it: Hwy 120 Tioga Pass. Much more beautiful, but not as diverse.

nemesiss45 · 07-02-2011, 05:18 AM

I have lived 5 miles off the 395 for most of my life. There is such wonderful diversity in all the areas around the 395. where else can you go from -282 feet to 14505 feet in such a short distance? I have been to so many spots between here (a couple hours south of Mt. Whitney) and nevada. Whitney, White Mountain, Saline Valley (I did that one in my impreza, which had me wincing every couple minutes as I thought I was going to rip my oil pan open on a rock. ), Cotton wood lakes, Yosemite, Mammoth, Death Valley, etc... too many to remember and there are so many more to see.

I was worn out on bodie at a young age though. my dad stopped there every time we drove to grandma's house for like 5 years straight... my wife wants to see it though, so maybe I should take the new OB for a day trip.... or a 2-day trip

driveby · 07-02-2011, 07:40 PM

fyi Tioga pass opened on June 18.

The Merced River peaked above flood stage @ Pohono Bridge on June 16, 22, 23...and is now ebbing. The top of Vernal Falls was amazing when we were there 3 weeks ago. Wapama Falls into Hetch Hetchy was also amazing & fun, though apparently it became deadly dangerous last week.

There is still plenty of snow in the high country right now. 2011 is a great year for road-trip procrastinators to still enjoy the sierra melt.

See you there.

-Jeff

02-27-2011, 04:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
gpzkat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Car: 2011 Outback Premium CVT AWP PZEV Posts: 28 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The 395 is one of my favorite places in the world, and I've seen a lot of both. The closest place I'd compare it to is the south island of NZ. Been up and down 395 dozens of times, and one fun memory is driving the dirt road down from Crowley lake, following the hydroelectric maintenance road. The 395 gives you so much interesting geological stuff to look at, drive through. Then there's back country trips over to Saline Valley, Death Valley, Hunter Mtn. Road etc. What a place! __________________ 2011 'Ruby Subie', 2.5 CVT PZEV, Ruby Red Pearl 2009 Infinity G37 Sport 2005 Honda VFR800

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03-06-2011, 03:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
Trek395 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Calif Car: 2011 Outback 3.6R Premium Silver Posts: 24 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just saw this thread today! This road is why I keep on getting Outbacks (on my 4th), and how I got my Handle. My second favorite highway in California runs right into it: Hwy 120 Tioga Pass. Much more beautiful, but not as diverse.

07-02-2011, 05:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
nemesiss45 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mojave Desert, CA Car: 2011 2.5i Premium Posts: 79 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have lived 5 miles off the 395 for most of my life. There is such wonderful diversity in all the areas around the 395. where else can you go from -282 feet to 14505 feet in such a short distance? I have been to so many spots between here (a couple hours south of Mt. Whitney) and nevada. Whitney, White Mountain, Saline Valley (I did that one in my impreza, which had me wincing every couple minutes as I thought I was going to rip my oil pan open on a rock. ), Cotton wood lakes, Yosemite, Mammoth, Death Valley, etc... too many to remember and there are so many more to see. I was worn out on bodie at a young age though. my dad stopped there every time we drove to grandma's house for like 5 years straight... my wife wants to see it though, so maybe I should take the new OB for a day trip.... or a 2-day trip

07-02-2011, 07:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
driveby Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: sunny california Car: 2001 OBW H6 VDC Posts: 735 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	fyi Tioga pass opened on June 18. The Merced River peaked above flood stage @ Pohono Bridge on June 16, 22, 23...and is now ebbing. The top of Vernal Falls was amazing when we were there 3 weeks ago. Wapama Falls into Hetch Hetchy was also amazing & fun, though apparently it became deadly dangerous last week. There is still plenty of snow in the high country right now. 2011 is a great year for road-trip procrastinators to still enjoy the sierra melt. See you there. -Jeff

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