Blue Lakes Road
Usa, north-america
18.66 km
2.2 m
easy
Year-round
Okay, picture this: Blue Lakes Road, chilling high up in Alpine County, California, smack-dab in the Sierra Nevada mountains. We're talking serious elevation here, folks, the whole ride is way above 7,200 feet!
This beauty takes you straight to Lower and Upper Blue Lakes, part of a whole crew of stunning lakes. Paved all the way, it peels off from Highway 88 (the Carson Pass Highway) and heads south. Word of warning: winter closes it down because of snow, but come summer, it's a sweet spot for fishing and camping. Fall? You might just have the whole place to yourself.
Seriously, this is a gorgeous valley. This paved road is just over 11 miles of pure driving bliss. Topping out at over 8,300 feet, be ready for anything – summer storms or epic winter snow. It's got twists, it's got turns, and it's got views for days. You'll be drooling over the Sierra Crest and Carson Pass scenery!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 18.66 km
- Max Elevation
- 2.2 m
- Difficulty
- easy
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