Yosemite Info on HwY 140

[Ronnie Bledsoe 2006 Dutchstar 43']

Took a day trip to Yosemite Valley yesterday and would like to post that Hwy 140 from Merced into the valley is open and accessible for vehicles up to 45'. If you go that way with a toad you can un hook prior to the restricted area in a pull out for turn arounds and is clearly signed. There is construction and possible 15-20 minute delays at the Junction of 140 and 120. Valley is beautiful...falls are full, valley is green and river is flowing rapidly. KOA in Mid Pines is open as is Indian Flat RV Park near El Portal. Camp grounds in the valley were full (as usual).

[Tom and Patty]

Ronnie thanks for the report. I knew it would be a beautiful year there in Yosemite. There must be a dozen little falls in the valley this year. Oh to travel back and visit Tuolumne Meadows in July.

Wishon Village where we stayed during the summer by Shaver had over 40 feet of snow this year at 7K feet. I believe it was a record year.

[1STGENDAR]

I would love to see Yosimite this spring with the record snowfall, the falls have got to be unbelievable.

but unfortunitly i'm well over 2,000 miles away

some day i will get to se it.

Darwin

[RVThere]

My middle son is working at the Ahwanhee Hotel in Yosemite as a chef so he has been giving me reports that the waterfalls are awesome. But it is still snowing...

Also be careful near the rivers as they are really moving. Yosemite had its first fatality last week when a poor soul slipped off the Mist Trail into the Merced River and drowned.

[Tom and Patty]

If you have ever hiked the Mist Trail, you would wonder how in our country, where many are litigious, that it is still open. It is a great hike and I hope they never have to close it ( my short cut to half dome). The rock stair steps can be slick when wet . Good traction is a must.

I can imagine the water flow is tremendous this year.

Someone please post some pics.

[RVThere]

Photo of the ranging Merced River and the recovery operation: