Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway
Places to Visit
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Bear Valley is home to one of the largest groomed cross country ski trail systems in the United States.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: From the byway, turn into Bear Valley Village. Bear Valley Cross Country is located immediately to the left by the gas station.
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Bear Valley Mountain Resort (CA)
With 1280 acres of varied terrain, over 67 runs, 1900 vertical feet, and 30 feet of average annual snowfall, skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels find Bear Valley Mountain Resort a great winter destination.
Location: 3 Bear Valley Rd Bear Valley, California 95223
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Calaveras Big Trees State Park (CA)
Considered to be the oldest tourist attraction in California, Calaveras Big Trees State Park protects two magnificent groves of trees believed to be up to 2,000 years old.
Location: Entrance on the byway is four miles east of Arnold.
Highway 4
Angels Camp, CA 95222 -
One of the finest peak experiences on Ebbetts Pass is cresting to the Cape Horn Vista, with a 270 degree view of the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness.
Location: Cape Horn Vista is situated right on the byway, approximately three miles past Lake Alpine.
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The East Fork of the Carson River winds through steep canyons to gravel flats.
Location: The river parallels Highway 89 and Highway 4 for approximately six miles east of Markleeville.
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Grover Hot Springs State Park (CA)
Grover Hot Springs State Park is open year round. There is a campground and picnic area, but the main focus is the hot mineral pools!
Distance from byway: 3 mi / 4.8 km Directions: From Markleeville, turn left onto Hot Springs Road and travel three miles to Grover Hot Springs State Park.
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Highland Lakes is one of the most scenic locations accessed by a dirt road from the Byway. Two large high alpine lakes form the headwaters for two major watersheds - the Stanislaus and the Mokelumne.
Distance from byway: 5 mi / 8.0 km Directions: Take the Highland Lake turnoff and drive 5 miles to the lakes. Two and four-wheel drivevehicles OK.
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Lake Alpine is a sizeable Sierra lake, featuring granite islands surrounded by high peaks and deep forests.
Location: Lake Alpine is located 3/4 mile from the winter closure point just past the Bear Valley Mountain Resort turn.
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This historic quaint and charming town enjoys the signature east side Sierran backdrop amid Americana small town architecture.
Location: Markleeville, the eastern gateway to the Ebbetts Pass NSB, is located on Highway 89, just 5 miles from the Highway 4 junction.
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One of the most scenic and accessible high alpine lakes in the region, Mosquito Lakes offer two sections of clear, shallow spring water creating extraordinary reflections of the granite peaks, two rustic cabins, and its natural forest setting.
Location: Approximately 4 miles from Cape Horn.
