Carson Pass & Monitor Pass High Sierra Loop (CA-88 / CA-89)
A magnificent high-altitude Sierra traverse crossing 8,574-foot Carson Pass past Silver Lake and Kirkwood, continuing over 8,314-foot Monitor Pass with breathtaking open aspen vistas down to the Great Basin.
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The undisputed epicenter of motorcycle culture in the eastern United States, sitting at Mile 0 of the Tail of the Dragon (US-129). An electric, adrenaline-fueled carnival of sportbikes, adventure tourers, and interstate cruisers. Smells of warm tire rubber, two-stroke exhaust, and hickory smoke.
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How many curves and miles is Carson Pass & Monitor Pass High Sierra Loop (CA-88 / CA-89)? ▼
Carson Pass & Monitor Pass High Sierra Loop (CA-88 / CA-89) spans 82 miles and packs approximately 360 curves (4.4 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 1,200 ft - 8,574 ft and technical rating 7/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Jackson, CA (Latitude 38.3488, Longitude -120.7741) and finishes at Topaz Lake / US-395, NV/CA border (Latitude 38.6872, Longitude -119.5244).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.