In winter I would take the southern route, via El Paso, Phoenix, Las
Vegas, Bakersfield, etc.
But I had a nice trip there last summer via Salt Lake City and Reno. No
problem in a 172, but the weather would have to be good VFR to do it now.

Bert G. wrote:
I hope to fly from Arkansas to Oakland, CA later this month in my
Cessna 172RG. I have never flown in CA or the west before. Can
anyone offer advice on the appropriate route and stops? I understand
there is a good southern route into CA.

Thanks,
Bert G.