Tioga Pass & Yosemite High Country (CA-120)
Highest highway pass in California and the Sierra Nevada at 9,943 feet. Climbs dramatically past glacial Tenaya Lake, Tuolumne Meadows, and sheer polished granite domes into Yosemite National Park.
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Legendary 1930s Alcoa stone lodge perched right on the raging rapids of the Cheoah River, 5 miles south of the Tail of the Dragon. High-end rider hospitality with roaring river vistas, stone hearths, and an upscale evening tavern where motorcyclists toast surviving 318 curves.
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How many curves and miles is Tioga Pass & Yosemite High Country (CA-120)? ▼
Tioga Pass & Yosemite High Country (CA-120) spans 64 miles and packs approximately 260 curves (4.1 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 6,200 ft - 9,943 ft and technical rating 7/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Lee Vining (Mono Lake / US-395), CA (Latitude 37.9577, Longitude -119.1215) and finishes at Crane Flat (Yosemite National Park), CA (Latitude 37.7505, Longitude -119.8).
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.