Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway
Highland Lakes, CA

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. Rising as a giant behind the lakes is the highest peak on the pass - Highland Peak at 10,934 feet. A diverse network of picturesque trails are accessed from the lakes, and prolific wildflowers paint the area in brilliant colors. All campgrounds are open in summer.