Conquer the Summit: A Scenic Drive Over Monitor Pass
Experience the thrill of driving over Monitor Pass (Highway 89), a stunning mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada. This scenic route offers breathtaking views of alpine lakes, towering peaks, and dense forests.
Key Attractions Along Monitor Pass:
Plan your scenic drive over Monitor Pass and create unforgettable memories.
Winter Adventure Awaits: Monitor Pass Reopens – Good news for Sierra adventurers! Caltrans has temporarily reopened Monitor Pass (State Route 89) as of 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Thanks to the incredible work of snow removal crews, this stunning Alpine County route is now ready for travelers seeking a winter escape. Why Visit Monitor … Read more
INCLINE VILLAGE, NEV. (October 30, 2024) – With early winter storms sweeping across the Sierra Nevada, travelers should be prepared for temporary closures on several popular Sierra passes. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has temporarily closed Sonora, Ebbetts, and Monitor Passes due to storm conditions, icy roads, and ongoing safety evaluations. Here’s what you … Read more
Monitors Pass Opened today in the Sierra Nevada. ALPINE COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will formally reopen State Route 89 over Monitor Pass on Wednesday, April 10, 2024,at 12:00 p.m. for the spring/summer 2024 season barring any unforeseen weather circumstances. Monitor Pass, at 8,314 feet of elevation, has been closed since early-January … Read more
Highway 89 Scenic Pass Set to Open Outside Markleeville ALPINE COUNTY, May 11, 2023 – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to reopen State Route 89 between Route 4 and U.S. 395 (Monitor Pass) at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023. Crews have removed snow and ice, removed debris, cleared drains, and … Read more
Markleville Ca, April28, 2023 – As the weather warms, fishing season starts and river rafters dream of great spring flows, many travelers will start to travel the Carson River Canyon near Markleeville. However The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) continues to have a hard closure of SR-89 in place south of Laramie Street past the … Read more
HIGHWAY CLOSED AT LARAMIE STREET IN MARKLEEVILLE ALPINE COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is performing a full closure of State Route 89 at Laramie Street in Markleeville for slide removal following the recent winter storms. There is currently no estimated time of opening SR-89. Seek alternate route. Future traffic advisories and social … Read more
ALPINE COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed State Route 89/Monitor Pass between Route 4 in Alpine County and U.S. 395 in Mono County for the winter season.Monitor Pass has been closed since November 28 due to snow. At approximately 1:00 p.m. today (Thursday, December 8, 2022), Caltrans extended the closure through … Read more
ALPINE COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) closed State Route 89 from the junction of Route 4 to U.S. 395 (Monitor Pass) at approximately 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, to protect public safety due to incomingwinter storms.Caltrans will evaluate and determine whether to reopen Monitor Pass or keep it closed for … Read more
Sonora Pass Closed For the Winter Alpine County Ca. – November 15, 2022 – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 10 reopened State Route 89/Monitor Pass at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, after a temporary closure due to winter weather. Route 4/Ebbetts Pass remains closed from the east end of Lake Alpine … Read more
Caltrans Enacts Emergency Plan to Install Culvert and Reopen State Route 89 ALPINE COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has enacted an emergency order to install temporary drainage facilities on State Route 89 near Markleeville (Alpine County) in an effort to reopen the highway as safely and expeditiously as possible.Route 89 currently remains … Read more
Scheduled on State Routes (SR) 4 and 89 in Alpine County ALPINE COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will temporarily close portions of SR-4 and SR-89 to all traffic, except for emergency, law enforcement and support vehicles, for the 2022 Tour of the California Alps – Death Ride. State highways will be impacted … Read more
ALPINE COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will openMonitor Pass on State Route 89 at noon on Friday, April 1, 2022.Crews removed snow and ice, cleared debris, and made necessary repairs to safelyreopen the highway.Caltrans’ goal is to have all winter passes open to the public no later than the Fridayprior to Memorial … Read more
STATE ROUTE 108/SONORA PASS & SR-4/EBBETTS PASS JOIN SR-89/MONITOR PASS STOCKTON – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) opened StateRoute 108/Sonora Pass at 1:00 p.m. and Route 4/Ebbetts Pass at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 15, 2021, after a storm closure.Last week, District 10 opened Route 89/Monitor Pass.Crews removed snow, ice, fallen trees and debris … Read more
STATE ROUTE 4/EBBETTS PASS, SR-89/MONITOR PASS AND SR-108/SONORA PASS TO CLOSE IN ADVANCE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER STOCKTON – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will temporarily close State Route 4 (SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass, SR-89/Montior Pass and SR-108/Sonora Pass in advance of inclement weather expected to arrive in the area later this week.With snowfall predicted to impact … Read more
ALPINE/MONO COUNTIES , July 22, 2021 – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed portions of State Routes 4, 88, 89 and 395 in the Sierra Nevada due to theTamarack Fire that has consumed more than 50,000 acres and is zero percentcontained, according to Tamarack Fire Information. Here is the latest information, as of … Read more
ALPINE/MONO COUNTIES – July 19, 2021 – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) hastemporarily closed both the northbound and southbound directions of State Route 89 from the Route 88 junction in Woodfords to Route 4 due to the Tamarack Fire. In Mono County, Monitor Pass/Route 89 has been partially reopened, allowing motorists access to Route … Read more
