Ep 3 | Most People Skip This Part of Yosemite | Tioga Pass to Yosemite on BMW R1300 GS

This video is a travel vlog in the Sierra Nevada Mountains as part of my motorcycle travel series.

🏍️ Riding Solo Through California’s Crown Jewel: Tioga Pass into Yosemite!

Join me on Day 3 of my epic solo motorcycle adventure across California as I ride the BMW R1300GS from Mammoth Lakes into Yosemite National Park through the legendary Tioga Pass — the highest highway in California.

Along the way, I explore:
✅ The snow-kissed Ellery Lake
✅ Vast alpine beauty at Tuolumne Meadows
✅ The stunning blue waters of Tenaya Lake
✅ Jaw-dropping views from Olmsted Point
✅ Ride alongside the roaring Merced River
✅ And end the day in a peaceful cabin stay in Ahwahnee 🌲

🌍 This is Yosemite’s East Side — raw, rugged, and often missed by travelers.

▶️ Hit that play button for winding roads, snowy summits, hidden lakes, and one unforgettable ride.
📍 Best road trip route into Yosemite? This might be it.

📅 Filmed in June | 🎥 Shot on GoPro + Insta360 + iPhone 13 Pro
📍 Route: Mammoth Lakes ➝ Tioga Pass ➝ Yosemite ➝ Ahwahnee
🏍️ Bike: 2025 BMW R1300 GS (Option 719 Package)
🎯 Total miles ridden (so far): 3300+

🎞️ Episode 3 of a 1260-mile, 3 National Park Solo Adventure

Solo Rider | Self-Filmed | Unfiltered

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00:00 Leaving Mammoth Lakes
02:25 Starting Tioga Pass
05:45 Ellery Lake Lookout
08:00 Entering Yosemite NP
10:30 Tuolumne Meadows
13:40 Tenaya Lake Stop
16:05 Olmsted Point Views
18:30 Scenic Lunch Stop
20:50 Yosemite Creek Exploration
23:10 Final Descent to Valley
25:00 Following Merced River
27:30 Arriving in Ahwahnee Cabin
29:00 Cabin Tour & Wrap-Up