Either route is going to throw many summits in your path, so just plan to climb in the slow lane. I-5 is an easier drive and less time on the road. 101 is slower, but much more scenic. I usually do one route up and the other back so that I get some variety. If short for time, I take I-5, but if I have several days to make the trip, I take 101 and explore new places along the way. Sounds like you are on the right track doing a loop. Don't worry about the hill climbs, just wave to the folks behind to pass and enjoy the ride. Keith
On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 9:42 AM, Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey volks, > > I just shedyuled a vacation for 3 to 10 May for me Vanagon's maiden voyage > to SoCal. Thanks to Neil1, I got the kitchen sink to work! Perhaps I'll > even drink this cult's kool-aid when we're back! > > Question: What are the pros/cons of I5 and 101 given my 1.6 diesel? I'm > concerned about the ability to climb hills on the route. I've not driven > btwn Grants Pass and SanFran on I5 so don't know of the terrain (hills). > Looked on Google Earth and that alley didn't look any worse than the one > between Portland and Grants Pass. > > I plan to take my son/daughter (12/9) down I5, see MtShasta, Yosemite, > Kings > Canyon and come back up 101. > > And yes, I'll buy a package deal on the park pass/es to save cash. Any > and > all feedback will be greatly appreciated! > > -- > Neil > '82 Diesel Westy > Me other car is Swedish > |
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