Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Guide by Lonely Planet

Author:Lonely Planet
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lonely Planet

WEST OF YOSEMITE

The two most important arteries into Yosemite – Hwy 140 and Hwy 120 – lie to the west. Aside from offering easy access to the national park, the highways are home to some marvelous little historic towns resting along their dusty shoulders.

Highway 140

The approach to Yosemite via Hwy 140, which parallels the bed of the long-defunct Yosemite Valley Railroad, is one of the most scenic, especially the section that meanders through Merced River Canyon. The springtime runoff makes this a spectacular spot for river rafting , with many miles of class III and IV rapids. See Click here for a list of outfitters.

A major transportation hub, Merced is the end of the line for Amtrak train and Greyhound bus passengers. From here, passengers can take the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) bus along Hwy 140 into the park, making this route the easiest option for travelers without cars.

A 2006 rockslide buried a section of the road about 8 miles west of El Portal, and the continuing one-way traffic controls bypassing it will give you a few extra minutes to admire the scenery.

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