Starting from Marble Quarry RV Park
Passing Moaning Caverns on Parrotts Ferry Road
Climbing on the adequate shoulder of CA4 between Vallecitos and Murphys
Entering Stanislaus National Forest
Passing Avery Sheep Ranch Road
Entering Arnold on the stingy shoulder
Passing the upper end of Moran Road
This was the point at which I joined CA4 two weeks ago on my aborted trip.
Passing Golden Pine RV Park and Campground
This was where I turned around two weeks ago on my aborted trip.
Only 56 miles to go!
but still a long slog to Bear Valley
Mike Parker descents opposite.
one of the few cyclists I saw for the entire day
Passing Liberty Vista Point
I have the road to myself near Big Meadow.
Not another motor vehicle in sight (or earshot)
Passing Bear Valley
The centerline disappears as I descend to Lake Alpine.
Lake Alpine
The Hydrant Sanitary at the Chickaree picnic area
USFS had turned off this hydrant. Last time I came by this spot, the hydrant was functioning. Fortunately, the shut-off valve leaked, so I was able to get a dribble from the tap when I turned the red handle, enough to fill a small water bottle in about 5 minutes. It was all I needed.
View of The Dardanelles from Cape Horn
Lilies on Mosquito Lake
The water looks like a thick tea.
First pass of the day
Reynolds Peak (9679ft), summit at the right
from Pacific Grade Summit
At the low point in Hermit Valley
Delay for road work crews
Climbing the last mile to Ebbetts Pass
Ebbetts Pass
Second pass of the day
Kinney Reservoir (8353ft) and Ebbetts Peak (9160+ ft)
Crossing Upper Cascade Creek
View is northeastward.
The narrow ribbon of asphalt hugs the slope.
Silver Peak (10722ft)
View of Silver Creek Canyon from CA4
Silver-colored rock in Silver Creek Canyon
More colored rock
At the junction of CA4 and CA89
Passing Carson River Resort
Green grass near Markleeville
Relaxing in my room at the Creekside Lodge after a cool shower.
My bike fits without blocking the way.
