A Golden Opportunity
Highway 88 near Woodfords and highways 89 and 4 near Markleeville provide a spectacular combination of dramatic mountain views and fantastic fall foliage. In October, the aspens turn a beautiful color, revealing a surprising collection of wildly-colored landscapes to the lucky traveller.
Travelling east on 88 out of the mountain passes towards 89 and Lake Tahoe, we are delighted to see the hills awash in fiery colors.
Blue Lakes area: hills painted gold
Sorensen's
Sorensen's Resort - Entrance
Panorama: A look around the Sorensen's parking lot
Woodfords area
Golden foliage: a glorious fall day
The road awash in color
West Fork of the Carson River: Peeking thru the aspens, into the Carson River.
Dramatic rock formations
Rock outcroppings
Rock out: Another rocky mountainside
Leaving Markleeville
Panorama: outside Markleeville.
Carson River: Stunning views
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Michael has been riding street motorcycles since 1975. He's owned and ridden everything from Hondas to Harleys with a preference for spirited sport-touring riding.
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