White Bark Vista
Usa, north-america
N/A
2,943 m
moderate
Year-round
White Bark Vista is a natural overlook at an elevation of 2.943m (9,655ft) above the sea level, located up the mountain above Fresno, in Fresno County, California, in USA. It’s
one of the highest roads of California.
The road to the summit, located within the Sierra National Forest, is mostly graded with one small rocky spot near the top. The road is usually impassable from October to June (weather permitting). Suitable only for high clearance vehicles. Avoid driving in this area if unpaved mountain roads aren't your strong point. The summit features spectacular views of the Sierra Crest, Florence and Edison Lakes. The road ends at 2.993m (9,819ft) slightly SE of the overlook.
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Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 2,943 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
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