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If you don’t have tickets or interest in Yosemite National Park, the Sonora pass is a beautiful alternative for getting across southern California to Nevada. Absolutely epic views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and it’ll keep you on your toes through switchbacks and serious grade changes (>10%). Before you go, check the website to ensure it is open as it closes for good chunks of the year for safety. You will witness the devastation of wildfires, and the beauty of rebirth all in one ride.
