Route 140--Mariposa County in California

Route 140--Mariposa County

This tourist route between El Portal and Mariposa County is a scenic 44 mile journey across this state highway.

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This tourist route between El Portal and Mariposa County is a scenic 44 mile journey across this state highway. The diversity of trees paints a colorful backdrop for your drive, especially as it extends into the Sierra Nevada foothills. This is also a prominent birding area, with Western meadowlarks, American kestrels, red-tailed hawks, and turkey vultures commonly spotted flying or nesting near the highway.