Ancient Bristlecone Scenic Byway (Route 168)
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  • Ancient Bristlecone Scenic Byway Overview

    Ancient Bristlecone Scenic Byway Overview

    Published on Jan 15, 2005

    There might be a life lesson or two hiding among the bristlecone pines that thrive in inhospitable and forbidding terrain at the Ancient Bristlecone Scenic Byway's highpoint. From the absurdly old bristlecone pines that begin at around 9000 feet in elevation to the enlightening vistas and the pristine geological record, travelers on the byway face the overwhelming power and weight of time.

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