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Sierra Nevada - Scenic Drives

Many roads wind up and through the Sierra Nevada, a number of them very scenic (though not all have been officially so designated).  Weave around Lake Tahoe, follow the Feather River or surge up and over high wind-swept passes as you explore some of the region's loveliest byways. Lakes are often close to the road (good for a range of water-based activities) no matter what part of the mountains you explore, and national forests are everywhere throughout (think hiking, mountain biking, camping and more), from the Sierra National Forest to the Stanislaus National Forest with frothing rivers, ski slopes and national parks for filler.

Be sure to check weather conditions before starting out, and keep your gas tank full - storms can move in quickly even late spring, and gas stations are surprisingly far apart through certain stretches.

Byways to consider in the Sierra Nevada are listed below.




Ancient Bristlecone Scenic Byway (Route 168) 34 miles (54 km) 2 hours


Bizz Johnson Trail


Carson Pass Highway (Route 88) 58 miles (93 km) About 1.5 hours


Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway 61 miles (98 km) 2 hours to drive or 5 hours to explore the Byway


Feather River Scenic Byway 130 miles (209 km) Three hours


Kings Canyon Scenic Byway 50 miles (80 km) At least one hour


Lee Vining Canyon Scenic Byway 12 miles (19 km) Allow at least 30 minutes.


Route 140--Mariposa County 27 miles (43 km) 1 hour


Route 395--Mono County 20 miles (32 km) 20 minutes


Route 50--El Dorado County 58 miles (93 km) 2 hours


Route 89--Monitor Pass & Luther Pass Highways & Lake Tahoe Road 56 miles (90 km) 2 hours


Sierra Heritage Scenic Byway (Route 168) 70 miles (112 km) About 4 hours


Sierra Vista Scenic Byway 82.7 miles (133 km) Allow about 5 hours to travel this byway.


Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road 64 miles (103 km) 1.5 hours to drive or three hours to visit places along the way.


Yuba-Donner Scenic Byway 175 miles (281 km) 5-6 hours


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