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San Luis Obispo, US 101 NB to downtown.
Angeles Crest Scenic Byway
Route 2
64 miles
2 hour drive |
Angeles
National Forest
Winds along the spine of the San Gabriel Mountains. Views of
Mountain peaks, the Mojave
Desert and the Los Angeles Basin |
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Angeles Crest Loop
Take Interstate 210 to La Cananda, exit Hwy.2
North into the Angeles National Forest. Drive approx. 50 miles
to Wrightwood. Jackson Lake is also nearby. Horse
rentals might be available in the area; check woth the locals. Plenty of picnic grounds
& hiking trails around. Stop in town for lunch & relax
in this forested retreat. Lodging
is available in town.
- 1 or 2 day trip from Los Angeles area
- Mountain biking area
- Loop back to I-15, by taking a right on Hwy.138 & continue down through the Cajon Canyon.
- recently HWY 2 has been closed due to landslides and are under repair
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Jacinto Reyes Scenic Byway
Route 33
36.5 miles
1.5 hours drive |
Los
Padres National Forest
Winds between coastal mountain ranges & the Central Valley,
past landscapes of pine forests and semi-desert vegetation. |
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Los Padres Loop
Take Hwy.101 North to Ventura & exit Hwy.33
to Ojai
Stop here for lunch & relax in the quaint downtown area.
Lodging is closeby. Backtrack
1 mi. & continue North on Hwy.33 as it winds through Wheeler
Gorge & the beautiful landscapes of Los Padres National Forest
. Be on the lookout for waterfalls which can be seen off the
roadsides even in the driest years.
- 1 or 2 day trip from Los Angeles area
- Bike paths run throughout the countryside
- Option to loop back to I-5, by taking a right
on Lockwood Valley Rd. & continuing eastbound.
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Pines to Palms Scenic Byway
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Route 74 & 243
67 miles
2.5 hour drive
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San
Bernardino National Forest
See desert palm and oak, pine and fir forests. The San Jacinto
Valley and San Jacinto Mountain peaks are viewed from this byway.
Plus the fun lil Idyllwild
mountain town. |
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Rim of the World Scenic Byway
Route 138,18 & 38
107 miles
3.5 hour drive |
San
Bernardino National Forest
Following the crest of the San Bernardino Mountains, view spectacular
sites, thick forests and autumn colors. Big
Bear & Fawnskin. |
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Big Bear Loop
Take Interstate 215 North to San Bernardino,
Exit Hwy. 259 / Hwy.30, take Hwy.18 North into the San Bernardino
National Forest
Drive up to Lake Arrowhead. Great place for lunch or even an overnight visit. Plenty
of picnic grounds & hiking trails around. Take Hwy.18 over
to Big Bear for fun
on the lake. Horse
rentals area available in the area. Return by taking Hwy.330
down the mountain.
- 1 or 2 day trip from Los Angeles area
- Mountain biking area
- Loop back by taking Hwy.330 to Hwy.30 to
I-10
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Sunrise National Scenic Byway
Ancient Bristlecone Scenic Byway
Carson Pass Scenic Byway
Kings Canyon Scenic Byway
Route 180
50 miles
4 hour drive |
Sequoia
National Forest
Showcases giant sequoia and Kings Canyon, one of the deepest
canyons in North America. |
Lee Vining Scenic Byway
Route 120
12 miles
30 min. drive |
Inyo
National Forest
Climbs through dramatic and rugged Lee
Vining Canyon, connecting the Basin landscapes with the high
alpine meadow and the Sierra Nevada. Closed in winter. |
Side road - at the base of Whitney Portal Rd. US 395, in NOVEMBER
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Eastern Sierra Loop
near Inyo National Forest
Take Hwy.14 North to Mojave & then North
on Hwy.395 to Bishop, June Lake or even Lee Vining
This area may be getting early season snow, double check road
conditions. Backtrack the way you came or try a mountain pass
(snow permitting) over the mountains, westward toward the San Joaquin Valley
- 3 or 4 day trip from Los Angeles area
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Sierra Heritage Scenic Byway
Route 168
70 miles
2 hour drive |
Sierra
National Forest
Runs through the Sierra Nevada landscape of granite walls and
domes. Spectacular views of majestic peaks in wilderness areas. |
Feather River Scenic Byway
Route 70
130 miles
3.5 hour drive |
Plumas
National Forest
Steep canyon walls and high mountain valleys, along grasslands,
oak woodlands, mixed conifer and high desert chaparral. |
Lassen Scenic Byway
Route 89
185 miles
5.5 hour drive time |
Lassen
National Forest
The northernmost portion of the Sierra Nevada range, the western
terminus of the Modoc Plateau/Great Basin and the Lassen National
Forest. |
Smith River Scenic Byway
Route 199
33 miles
1 hour drive |
Six
Rivers National Forest
Highlighted by the Smith River, this diverse geological land
form hosts redwoods, rhododendrons and other magnificent ecosystems. |
State of Jefferson Scenic Byway
Route 96, 263
108 miles
2.5 hour drive |
Klamath
National Forest, Siskiyou National Forest
Follow along the wild and scenic Klamath River. |
Trinity Heritage Scenic Byway
Trinity River Scenic Byway
Route 299
140 miles
4 hour drive |
Shasta-Trinity National Forests
Traverse coastal plains, steep granite cliffs, arid manzanita
and digger pine hillsides that parallel the beautiful wild and
scenic Trinity River. |
Yuba Donner Scenic Byway
Routes 80, 89, 49, 20 &
old 40
175 miles
4 hour drive |
Tahoe National Forest
Rich with gold-mining and transportation history. Historical
and geological diversity. |
Check Backroads
Section for real adventure, dirt roads & off-the-beaten path routes.
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