From Mexico to Canada, from the deserts of Southern California to the forests of the Pacific Northwest, along twisty roads that follow the backbone of the mountains of California, Oregon, and Washington. For more than 2,500 miles the Pacific Crest Motorcycle Road travels some of the best riding roads in America
Traveling through seven national parks and 18 national forests, the route takes you from a near sea level elevation (296′) at the Columbia River, through five life zones in it’s climb to it’s highest point, Sonora Pass (9,623′) on California’s Highway 108, just north of Yosemite National park.
The Pacific Crest Motorcycle Road takes you along some of the finest roads you will ever ride, with spectacular scenery, warm inviting people and a look into small-town America that you thought didn’t exist anymore. It’s both challenging and relaxing. It’s a journey you will not soon forget.
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Route Change for First Section 8-2020
Sunset along the road in Joshua Tree National Park This post describes a major route change to the first section of the Pacific Crest Motorcycle road. When I first came up with the idea of the Pacific Crest Motorcycle Road I decided on the route based on my own...
Highway 108 Over Sonora Pass? Why Not Toga?
Levette Meadows and Mt. Emma from High 108You may have wondered why the PCMCR goes on highway 108 over Sonora Pass? Only officially going into Yosemite National Park through Yosemite Valley. It does not go on highway 120 over Tioga pass on the forth section from Bass...
Volar Motorcycle Chain Review
I thought I would add some general bike info to the blog this year. Being a guy who likes a bargain, I am always looking for a good deal, but it’s not easy finding info on non-name brand gear, honest evaluations of items you might find on eBay. All the info either...