Twain Harte is located on Hwy 108, two hours
North of Yosemite and 2 hours East of the Bay Area. It is a delightful
drive from the Bay, changing from urban to rural in a short period
of time and presenting a slice of classic California landscape,
so enjoy the ride.
From San Jose
From San Jose take Interstate 280 South which will change to Interstate
680 after crossing Hwy 101. Continue on 680 to
Interstate 580 East toward Stockton/Tracy, OR
From San Jose Airport Go north on Hwy 101 approximately 5 to 10 miles and
exit onto Hwy 237 East, continue on Hwy 237 across the Baylands
over Interstate 880 until you reach Interstate 680 near the foothills
and go North toward Pleasanton to Interstate 580 toward Stockton/Tracy.
From San Francisco
From San Francisco Airport take 101 South to the San Mateo Bridge
(Hwy 92 East). After crossing the bridge, join Interstate
880 North to Interstate 580 East toward Stockton/Tracy.
From All Points West
West of Tracy, continue straight on Interstate
205 and in 5 to 10 miles the road merges with Interstate 5. After
you go over the Mossdale bridge exit onto Hwy 120, towards Sonora.
Note that you will be on Hwy 5 for a very short distance.
Continue on Hwy 120 until it merges into Hwy 99 North. Make sure
you are in the left hand lane of Hwy 120 and take the Yosemite/Sonora
exit, merging onto Hwy 99 and stay in the right hand lane.
Take the first exit and turn right. You are still on Hwy
120 headed for Oakdale, Sonora and Yosemite.
Stay on Hwy 120 East through Escalon. Make sure you follow the
double yellow line through Escalon and stay on Hwy 120. After
leaving Escalon you should be going toward Oakdale. In Oakdale,
go to the main intersection, you will see the large Yosemite
sign at the stop light by the railroad tracks; turn left on Hwy
120/108 going toward Yosemite and Sonora. You will see the
Hershey's Chocolate Visitors Center on your right after you cross
the railroad tracks. Approximately 25 miles
from Oakdale, Hwy 120 will go right toward Yosemite. DO
NOT exit,
continue straight on Hwy. 108 toward Sonora.
Continue through Sonora on Hwy. 108. The new highway
will end; follow the signs to remain on Hwy 108. You will climb
the Twain Harte grade, past the 3,000' elevation marker. The
exit for Twain Harte is on the left. Follow Twain Harte Dr. approximately
1 mile to Twain Harte Village.
From Sacramento and Points North
From Sacramento, you have two choices. The scenic route is Hwy
49 South. After you pass through Sonora, you are about about
20 minutes from Twain Harte.
From Sacramento, the most direct route is Hwy 99 South. At Stockton
take the Hwy 4 exit East towards Angels Camp. At the very small
town of Copperopolis (before Angels Camp) turn right on O'Byrnes
Ferry Road, stay on this road past the lake and over the hills
until it ends at Hwy 108. Turn left and you are now about 30
minutes from Twain Harte.
Continue through Sonora on Hwy. 108. The new highway will end;
follow the signs to remain on Hwy 108. You will climb the Twain
Harte grade, past the 3,000' elevation marker. The exit for Twain
Harte is on the left. Follow Twain Harte Dr. approximately 1 mile
to Twain Harte Village.
From Los Angeles and Points South
From LA area, the most direct route is Hwy 99 North. At Merced,
follow the signs to Hwy. J59 East, to Snelling and Sonora. After
passing through Snelling and turn left at the
J59/LaGrange Road, towards Sonora. J59 will end at Hwy 108;
turn right and you are 40 minutes from Twain Harte.
Continue through Sonora on Hwy. 108. The new highway will end;
follow the signs to remain on Hwy 108. You will climb the Twain
Harte grade, past the 3,000' elevation marker. The exit for Twain
Harte is on the left. Follow Twain Harte Dr. approximately 1 mile
to Twain Harte Village.
Weather and travel conditions in the mountains
can change rapidly. Be prepared:
In Summer, bring water
In Winter, bring snow chains, food and water, blankets
and flashlight.
Road conditions are available from the CalTrans
website or by
calling 1-800-427-ROAD.