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Sierra Nevada - Exploring the Park
| The Sierra Nevada extend from Lassen Peak in the north, near Lassen
Volcanic National Park to Tehachapi Pass in the south, east of Bakersfield, some 400 miles. The mountains
are steep on the eastern side, falling quickly past the California
border down to the Great Basin of Nevada, with a more gradually slope
on the west side where they meet the central California valley. |
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Northern Sierra Nevada |
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At its northern extreme, the range meets the Cascades in the vicinity
of Lassen Volcanic National
Park. Snow-fed rivers descend from the highlands into the valley,
several of them with national Wild & Scenic designations. East along
the Nevada border is Lake Tahoe. Several
major roads cross the tamer mountains here, including Interstate 80.
Sacramento is the nearest big city to
the northern Sierra Nevada, about an hour's drive from the range's
foothills. Other area cities include Yuba City, Redding, Paradise, and Chico. |
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Central Sierra Nevada |
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Yosemite National Park is the
jewel of the central Sierras, with its picture-perfect granite domes
and peaks. This is one of the most visited national parks in
the country; fortunately, there’s plenty of opportunity to find
solitude and a number of stunning wilderness areas within easy reach.
Mono Lake and the Mammoth Lakes on the range’s eastern slope are
noteworthy scenic destinations, and the dramatic peaks in this region
are great for climbing and hiking. |
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Southern Sierra Nevada |
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At its southern end the Sierras reach their loftiest heights, capping out with Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48 states at more than 14,400 feet above sea level. This area is also home to the Giant Sequoia trees, among the largest living things in the world. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, along with surrounding national monuments, state parks, and wilderness areas, protect the natural resources of this place of giants. |
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