About this event
California Inland Region
Sherman Pass
Columbus Day Fun Run
October 13, 2014
Columbus discovered America… you can discover California! This Columbus Day fun run is for those who want to drive their Porsches through high alpine passes! We will meet at the Denny's restaurant in Mojave (16262 Sierra Hwy) at 9:00 and depart promptly at 9:30 for the twisty mountain roads. Members from the Ridgecrest area can join us at the historical marker at Highway 14 and Highway 178 (Lake Isabella turnoff). We will then proceed to Kernville where we will have lunch at the Cheryl's Diner. After lunch we continue along the upper Kern River then make the climb from the river at about 3,800 feet to the summit of Sherman Pass at 9,200 feet, a climb of 5,400 feet! The group will then descend through Kennedy Meadows back to Highway 395 where we will head south to the Indian Wells Brewing Company.
The run includes 230 miles of driving by the time you return to Mojave. View the route on Google Maps at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zsi5QGfAqyM4.kwWEv2LMAhnE.
Fun Run Fee: $5 per car.
When: Monday, October 13th, Columbus Day.
Where: Mojave: 9:00 at the Denney's in Mojave, depart at 9:30. From Ridgecrest: 10:00 at historical marker at Hwy 14 and 178, depart at 10:30. The group should arrive from Mojave marker at 10:10.
Map: Download a PDF with a map and directions for the fun run.
Point of contact: David Witteried, dwitteried@hotmail.com, 760-373-1413.
Event requirements
Bring sunscreen, snacks, and drinks. We will also have FRS radios if you want to be able to talk between cars.