Blue Lakes Road
Blue Lakes Road is a very scenic jourmey in the heart of Alpine County, in Eastern California, USA. The road runs entirely over 2.200m above the sea level.
Located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, the road leads to Lower and Upper Blue Lakes, part of a cluster of lakes. The road is paved and runs south from Highway 88 (Carson Pass Highway). The road isn’t plowed in winter and is therefore impassable above the snow line. It receives a moderate amount of fishing/camping traffic in the summer, but is relatively empty in the fall.
Nestled into a beautiful area, it’s a nice paved road through a gorgeous valley. The road is 18.66km (11.6 miles) long. Its highest elevation is at 2.535m (8,316ft) above the sea level. It is subject to a variety of weather conditions, including summer thunderstorms and heavy snowfall in the winter. The road is a delight to drive, with every kind of twist and turn and offers great views of the Sierra Crest and the Carson Pass.
Pic: Michael