No way can anyone or any photo portray the grandeur we saw today. Nor could one mimic the wonderful pine smell radiating off the huge redwoods in the warm spring sun.
Got the BMW out of the garage and packed a lunch. We rode 12 miles from our Elks campground (at 2789’) through the Sierra National Forest to the entrance to Yosemite. Then about 15 miles up to the turnoff for Glacier Point.
A mountain meadow with snowmelt lake.
Think these are dogwoods blooming where the sun peeks through the dense forest.
Stopped for lunch along the road and enjoyed the warm sun. It was a beautiful day for a ride. 90 degrees down at Oakhurst but still in the 70’s up in the mountains – even at 7214’ at Glacier Point it was warm enough to ride in our shirtsleeves.
The photos tell the story, but can’t begin to capture the essence and awe.
Back down the mountain we come to the area where the lit portable sign had warned not to feed the coyotes. And sure enough, one was standing on the side of the road looking for a handout.
The lush green is a feast for our eyes after many months of desert brown.
Here’s our parking place at the Oakhurst Elks Club.
100 bike miles today – about 4 hours. Hope to go back up to Yosemite on Monday to see more awesomeness.
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