Carson Pass Scenic Highway information and factsHighlights and features:
The Carson Pass Scenic Highway is a dramatic escape in to the high reaches and climes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Peaks and valleys, lakes and forests, all surround this scenic drive into the woods and out of this world. The Carson Pass Scenic Highway is the scenic highway John Muir would have built. Bring your camera, plenty of time and a sense of wonder.
Location of Carson Pass Scenic Highway:
Over Carson path through the Sierra Nevada Mountains north of Sacramento
Length of drive:
58 miles (93 km) one way
Suggested driving time:
1 1/2 hours
Road Type:
Paved
Best time of year for visiting:
Drivable year round, snowy conditions may exist
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