USA Carson Pass Highway
California Highway 88 over the Carson Pass at 2,613 metres is the only open road far and wide over the Sierra Nevada in winter.
Travel Information
In snowy conditions, a patrol from the road authority ensures that snow chains are fitted a few kilometres before the pass. Four-wheel drive and winter tyres are also permitted.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
Daytime
Sunrise & Sunset
06:15 - 19:42
| current local time: 14:27
Photo Themes
Mountain Pass
Mountain road
Pass
winter
Winter landscape
Locations
Lake Tahoe
Buckhorn
Alpine Village
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