Category Archives: Scenic Drives

Carson Pass Highway is in east-central California, approximately 60 miles east of Sacramento. The byway travels between the Dew Drop Ranger Station, near Pioneer, and Woodfords. Carson Pass Highway follows CA 88, a two-lane paved road suitable for all types … Continue reading →

The Chimney Peak Back Country Byway is situated in the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains of south-central California. The byway begins approximately 60 miles northwest of Bakersfield, off CA 178. This is the best point to begin the scenic drive. Chimney … Continue reading →

Death Valley Scenic Byway is in east-central California. The byway follows CA 190 through Death Valley National Park. California Highway 190 is a two-lane paved road suitable for all types of vehicles. The byway is about 55 miles long and … Continue reading →

These eight scenic drives are in southeast California, east of Barstow between Interstates 15 and 40. The roads travel through the East Mojave National Scenic Area and are interconnected. All are usually open year-round. Severe thunderstorms can cause the roads … Continue reading →

Feather River is located in northeast California, about 65 miles north of Sacramento. Western access is north of Oroville on CA 70. The byway travels north to Belden and then east to the intersection with US 395, near the Nevada … Continue reading →