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Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway
Out of all the byways that traverse the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, this one is the most wild and rugged.
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Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Details
Out of all the byways that traverse the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, this one is the most wild and rugged. For 61 miles, you will travel through small towns, tree-lined valleys, and dormant volcanic peaks as you ascend to nearly 9,000-feet in elevation. Popular stopovers include the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum, Calaveras Big Tree State Park, and the Bear Valley Ski Resort. If you are visiting in summer, you can also cool off at one of the many lakes and reservoirs by going swimming, kayaking, or fishing. This route also provides easy access to two other major sites in the area Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park.
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Nearby Parks Around Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway
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3.2 mi away
Grover Hot Springs State Park
Situated in the Sierra Nevada near the Great Basin, this state park is known for its bizarre, green-watered hot springs.
6.0 mi away
Carson Pass Highway (Route 88)
Wind your way through the mighty Sierra Nevada Mountain Range while you embark on this 58-mile road trip.
11.2 mi away
Route 89--Monitor Pass & Luther Pass Highways & Lake Tahoe Road
As one of the more scenic ways to reach Lake Tahoe, this 66-mile journey from the south has stunning views that show off Californias rich and diverse environments.
15.3 mi away
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit National Forest
The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit helps to curate, keep clean and pristine, and maintain the great areas surrounding Lake Tahoe.
17.3 mi away
Lake Valley State Recreation Area
Grab your clubs and play a round of golf at the on-site 18-hole course in this state recreation area.
