Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road

State: California
National Forest: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Inyo National Forest, Sierra National Forest, Stanislaus National Forest
Length: 64.0 mi / 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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  • Hiking Yosemite on Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road

    Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road takes you on a potentially epic journey through the nation's first federally protected area. Traveling through the home of the largest living beings, the tallest exposed chunk of granite, and some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, a trip down this byway should reside near the top of every traveler's must-do list.

  • 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. Artists such as Ansel Adams, writers and conservationists like John Muir, and early recreation enthusiasts like Royal Robbins brought fame to the valley, as well as a philosophy of environmental awareness that has shaped policy regarding national parks ever since.

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