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Carson Pass lies at 8,573 ft on #CA88 b/t Pine Grove, CA and #CA89 near Woodfords. It's mostly open in winter, though it is often temporarily closed for avalanche control during and right after a storm.

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December 26, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Hi, Sierra lovers! The window has closed to order our merch in time for Christmas delivery. But you can still order digital gift cards! Available in all 10 badge designs.

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December 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Luther Pass highlight 🤩

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Graphic reading "Luther Pass rests at 7,735 feet (2,358 meters) above sea level on California State Route 89 between Meyers, CA and State Route 88 at Picketts Junction." with view of road and two motorcycles. Graphic reading "Luther Pass is mostly open in winter and it’s close to other fantastic passes you can weave into an epic day of Sierra exploration." with view of road and motorcycle rider with now mountains in the background. Graphic reading "Luther Pass offers excellent scenery between South Lake Tahoe and Hope Valley which puts on its best look in the fall, when the aspens turn golden." with image of trees with yellow leaves at edge of meadow.
December 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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The hillsides that surround Hope Valley are covered with aspens that give the showiest fall color displays in the Sierra Nevada.

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September 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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💚 Let's show Beckwourth Pass a little love today.
DYK? Beckwourth Pass on CA 70 has the lowest elevation of any of the Sierra passes. CA 70 stretches between Hallelujah Junction and CA 49.

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September 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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🤩 Monitor Pass is a Sierra favorite amongst riders for good reason.

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Two riders approaching each other on Monitor Pass (CA 89) giving each other the "biker" wave with text reading "Ride Monitor Pass" from sierramountainpasses.com.
July 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Your crew at Sierra Mountain Passes wishes everyone a Happy Independence Day!

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July 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Have you ever traveled #ShermanPass?

Forest Route 22S05 offers some of the most spectacular curves in the Sierra Nevada range.

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The curvy roads of Sherman Pass (Forest Road 22S05) in the Southern Sierra with text that reads: Sherman Pass on Forest Route 22S05 offers some of the most spectacular curves in the Sierra Nevada range. The scenery is beautiful and traffic is nearly non-existent over its 45 miles. Services such as fuel, food, and accommodations are sparse. Plan your trip with the seasons since the pass is closed in winter. Sherman Pass Road is managed by the US Forest Service.
June 16, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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🏔️ The Central Sierra offers some of the most dramatic and rugged scenery in the mountain range and is jam-packed with amazing roads.

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Image of motorcyclist on Spooner Summit with Carson Valley in the background and text that reads: Did you know? The Central Sierra passes are high and rugged, ranging from 7,158 ft (Spooner Summit) to 9,943 ft (Tioga Pass). Image of motorcyclist on Tioga Pass with rugged mountains in the background with text that reads: Did you Know? There are 10 passes in the Central Sierra packed within ~100 miles between Mount Rose Summit and Tioga Pass. Image of motorcyclists on Monitor Pass with snowbanks on the side of the road and with text that reads: Did you Know? Tioga Pass, Sonora Pass, Ebbetts Pass, and Monitor Pass are closed for the duration of winter and the other passes are often closed temporarily during and right after winter storms.
May 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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A common question we get here at Sierra Mountain Passes as winter-weary folks are looking forward to spring is "when do the passes open?"

🔗https://sierramountainpasses.com/about-the-sierra-nevada-passes/road-closures/

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May 8, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Road closures can happen for a variety of reasons in the Sierra.

👇Planning a trip? Curious about the ins-and-outs of how roads are managed in this dynamic mountain range?

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March 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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❓Did you know?
🏔️ The Sierra Nevada range is only 80 miles wide but 400 miles long. It spans from Fredonyer Pass at its northern boundary to Tehachapi Pass at its southern boundary.
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March 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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🔎 Who's up for solving a mystery?
📷 Here are some photos taken in or around the Sierra that a fan from The Netherlands asked us to share in hopes of identifying the locations.
🕵️ Whatcha got Super Sierra Sleuths?
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January 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Visitors to the Sierra are often surprised by the dramatic weather, road closures, and other factors that impact travel in the mountains.

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January 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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🥳 Happy new year from your friends at Sierra Mountain Passes!
💯 We wish you a happy and prosperous 2025.
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January 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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December 23, 2024 at 5:22 PM
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Sonora Pass on CA 108 stretches b/t Sonora, CA and US 395 north of Bridgeport. It lies at 9,624' and offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Sierra Nevada range. Plan your trip with the seasons, though, since it's closed in winter.

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December 10, 2024 at 6:12 PM