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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.
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Route 89--Monitor Pass & Luther Pass Highways & Lake Tahoe Road Details
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. The road starts near Topaz Lake, which sits on the border to both California and Nevada. From here, you will wind through the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range via Luther Pass. As you approach the lake, the scenery becomes even more beautiful. The lush forests and towering mountain peaks manage to bring out the full beauty of this sparkling blue lake.
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Nearby Parks Around Route 89--Monitor Pass & Luther Pass Highways & Lake Tahoe Road
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Route 89--Monitor Pass & Luther Pass Highways & Lake Tahoe Road
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11.2 mi away
Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway
Out of all the byways that traverse the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, this one is the most wild and rugged.
14.4 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.
15.7 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.
24.8 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.
27.1 mi away
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
The largest national forest outside of Alaska.
