The ancient Pacheco Pass route is a short but lovely way that meanders around a reservoir west of Merced, but there are also scenic byways to consider in the Sierra Nevada to the east like the upper stretch of Highway 140, which winds up to Yosemite National Park.
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More Info Route 140--Mariposa County
- Paved
- 1 hour
- 27 miles (43 km)
More Info Route 152--Pacheco Pass Road
- Paved
- 15 minutes
- 14 miles (22 km)
More Info Sierra Vista Scenic Byway
- Paved and maintained gravel
- Allow about 5 hours to travel this byway.
- 82.7 miles (133 km)
More Info Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road
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- 1.5 hours to drive or three hours to visit places along the way.
- 64 miles (103 km)
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