Sierra Vista Scenic Byway
Scenic byway in California, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Sierra Vista Scenic Byway is an 82.7-mile (133.1 km) route through the Sierra National Forest in the U.S. state of California. Many examples of the Sierra’s most distinctive granite domes, meadows and glacial valleys can be seen along the way. The Sierra Vista Scenic Byway begins two miles (3 km) north of the foothill community of North Fork, climbing the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range until its crest, and finally dropping back down into the foothills near Oakhurst.
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Maintained by U.S. Forest Service | |
Length | 82.7 mi[1] (133.1 km) |
Existed | July 14, 1989 [2]–present |
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Country | United States |
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The byway is currently closed because of damage from fires and storms. The US Forest Service anticipates completing repairs by the end of summer 2024.[3]