If you plan to visit Yosemite National Park in the summer, the Tioga Road drive is a great way to escape the crowds.
Gorgeous natural landmarks, great views, and secluded hiking trails await you along the 72 miles between the Big Oak Flat Entrance to Yosemite and Lee Vining.
Olmsted Point offers panoramic views of two of Yosemite's spectacular granite cliffs: Clouds Rest and Half Dome.
Tenaya Lake is a beautiful alpine lake nestled at the foot of tall mountains.
Tioga Lake and Ellery Lake are other serene alpine lakes between the pass and Lee Vining.
Tuolumne Meadows are especially beautiful in the spring...
... and you may see wildlife!
You can climb Lembert Dome, or view it from below.
Tioga Pass is the highest mountain pass in California.
But it's only open in the summer and fall!
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