[pct-l] Whitney Portal to Horseshoe

[egilroy at comcast.net (Ed Gilroy)]

I think it was just over 6k up over 21 miles? or something like that. Like I
said, not an "easy" ride, but doable. Took several hours even though the
first few miles from the portal are a downhill scream hitting 40+ MPH....
Once past the switchbacks on the way up, it wasn't too bad... It's a whole
lot easier to bike 6k + 21 miles than to hike it, a lot faster too!!!

Don't even think about biking on that road after 10am... Too hot and the
traffic is light but a lot of blind corners for drivers.

There are a few hiker shuttle drivers in the area too. I used one once
recommended by the Lone Pine Forest Service ranger station.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Judson Brown" <judson@jeffnet.org>
To: <leo-spencer@comcast.net>; <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 3:20 PM
Subject: RE: [pct-l] Whitney Portal to Horseshoe


> actually, it's more like 7,000'- no, thanks
>
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> Riding a biike up the grade to Horseshoe?  Wow, that seems like a Tour De
> France worthy bike ride.  Isn't that like a 3-4K ft elevation change with
> grades up to 8-10%,  over 15 miles or so? And you did it with your pack!
Wow
> again!  While I do bike ride, I think hitching is probably the easier
> choice.  I can stand out on the road with my Horsehoe Meadows sign while
> waving $20.00 bills until some hiker person with a vehicle takes pity.
> Leo.
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