US Forest: Sierra National Forest, Stanislaus National Forest, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Inyo National Forest
Length: 64.0 miles / 103.0 km
Time to Allow: 1.5 hours to drive or 3 hours to visit places along the way.

This byway offers a spectacular passage over the Sierra Nevada. Drive through the highest automobile pass in California and experience an elevation change of over one mile. Experience glacier-carved granite peaks, pristine lakes, wildflower-covered meadows and lush evergreen forests with Giant Sequoia groves in this serene yet rugged landscape.

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Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road Overview

Drive Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road, one of the most spectacular passages over the Sierra Nevada. The byway is the highest automobile pass in...

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Yosemite's Pioneers

As you travel Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road, remember the imprint left by great lovers of wilderness to protect this area for your enjoyment....

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Complete List of Stories

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2-Day Trip: National Park Tour: Yosemite National Park
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The Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road National Scenic Byway is nestled within the borders of Yosemite National Forest. Full of scenic, natural and... [more]