Tioga Pass

Another great day in the Eastern Sierras. The area between Lone Pine and Bridgeport is quite possibly one of the most beautiful areas in the U.S.

To the west of Highway 395 lies the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. There are a number of passes crossing the Sierras including Tioga Pass which is the Eastern gateway to Yosemite National Park.
The road to Tioga Pass starts in the small town of Lee Vining which lies just above the world famous Mono Lake.

Cyclists from all over the world come to the Sierras to test themselves on some of the toughest hill climbs on earth.

The Tioga Pass climb is moderate by Sierra standards but is still a great ride. The ride goes for 11.8 miles and climbs 3129' to Tioga Pass at 9945' above sea level. Along the way are some absolutely beautiful scenes.

The pass itself lies at the eastern entrance to Yosemite.

Like I said, another great day in the Eastern Sierras.