Suggested route to Vacaville & Woody's

[soareyes]

I'm posting this question here rather than in the PNW Tour section so more NorCal guys might see it. I'm planning my route to Vacaville from SoCal for the start of the tour, and I need some advice on the best way to get there. I'll be coming up the 5 freeway and mapquest would route me through Walnut Creek/Concord area, and I know this can be very congested (especially on a Friday afternoon?).

Anyway, is there a better route so I can avoid sitting in traffic as much as possible? (I'll be in the Birkin, not towing) I don't mind a little longer route that would avoid congestion. I was thinking of staying on the 5 past Tracy, getting off on the 12 near Terminus, and back roads into Vacaville.

Thanks,
Stan

[slomove]

Hwy 395 and Tioga Pass :D

Just joking.....but a good start for the tour.

Gert

[Doug Liedblad]

Stan

I took 12 from I5 last year. It was OK and not congested about Noon on a Thursday.

I was towing my toy hauler so don't have feel for how the road is in a 7.

This was the way Woody recommeded.

Doug

[soareyes]

Thanks Doug, that's the way I'll go then. Gert's route looks like more fun though! Some day I'll drive the Birkin up to Reno when I visit my dad.

Stan