Sierra Vista Scenic Byway
- Sierra Vista Scenic Byway
The Sierra Vista Scenic Byway is an 87 mile route through the Sierra National Forest in the U.S. State of California. Many examples of the Sierra’s most distinctive granite domes, meadows and glacial valleys can be seen along the way. It was designated a National Scenic Byway in 1991.
Route Description
The Sierra Vista Scenic Byway begins two miles north of the foothill community of North Fork, climbing the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range until its crest, and finally dropping back down into the foothills near Oakhurst.
The route is generally open June through October and takes approximately 5 hours to drive.
Points of Interest
Globe Rock
Globe Rock, a large granite sphere resting atop a small granite perch, is an unusual geological feature. It once served as a gathering place of the Mono Indians as seen by the many acorn grinding mortars in the surrounding granite. Theodore Roosevelt was once photographed here.
Fresno Dome
Fresno Dome is a large granite dome that rises from the forest above Soquel Meadow. It is the last designated landmark on the route.
External links
*The [http://www.grizzlycentury.org/ Grizzly Century Bicycle Rally] is an annual charity event that climbs over 10,000 vertical feet of the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway
* [http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sierra/recreation/scenicbyways/sierravista-map.shtml USDA Forest Service Guide to the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway]
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