Scenic Routes

Discover the Scenic Wonders of the Sierra Nevada

Embark on unforgettable road trips through the stunning Sierra Nevada. Explore iconic highways and winding backroads, taking in breathtaking mountain vistas, crystal-clear lakes, and charming mountain towns.

Scenic route highway 4 in the Sierra

Key Scenic Routes in the Sierra Nevada:

  • Highway 395: A classic route through the Eastern Sierra, offering stunning mountain views, crystal-clear lakes, and unique geological formations.   
  • Tioga Pass: A high-altitude pass through Yosemite National Park, offering breathtaking views of granite cliffs and alpine meadows.   
  • Sonora Pass: A scenic route connecting the Central Sierra to the Eastern Sierra, with stunning mountain scenery and historic mining towns.
  • Highway 49: A historic route through the Gold Country, offering charming towns, wineries, and stunning landscapes.   
  • Highway 4: A winding road through the Sierra Nevada foothills, offering stunning views of the mountains and valleys.
  • Highway 88: A scenic route connecting the Bay Area to Lake Tahoe, with breathtaking mountain views and historic towns.
  • Highway 50: A historic route known as the “Loneliest Road in America,” offering stunning desert landscapes and mountain vistas.
  • Great Western Divide Highway: A high-altitude route through the Eastern Sierra, offering incredible views of the Sierra Nevada range.
  • Pacific Crest Trail (PCT): A world-renowned hiking trail that traverses the Sierra Nevada, offering breathtaking views and challenging terrain.

Snowshoeing In the Sierra – A First Time Day adventure

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We all have firsts in life right. Well this last weekend was Sierra Rec Publisher, Charlie Pankey, first time snowshoeing. This is an account of the trip, the adventure and elements of snowshoeing that make it an addictive Winter REC option in the Sierra. Merry Christmas to me- Snowshoes given to me by my parents. … Read more

Best Sledding and Tubing near Tahoe

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The Best Places to take the family Sledding near Tahoe. We get requests this time of year about sledding and tubing options Near Lake Tahoe. So here is a list of both Paid and Free sledding options known around the Tahoe Basin. Obviously the best place to sled for some is the nearest patch of … Read more

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