A 5-star road to Little Truckee Summit in California

Little Truckee Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.954m (6,411ft) above sea level, located in Sierra County, in the U.S. state of California.

Little Truckee Summit

Where is Little Truckee Summit?

The pass is located in the northeastern part of California, within the Tahoe National Forest.

Is the road to Little Truckee Summit paved?

The scenic road through the summit is paved. It’s called California State Route 89. The drive features steep sections, hitting an 8.0% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps.

How long is the road to Little Truckee Summit?

The pass road is 37.17km (23.1 miles) long, running north-south from Sierraville (in Sierra County) to Truckee (in Nevada County).

Is the road to Little Truckee Summit open in winters?

Set high in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, access to the pass is typically open all year-round, with the occasional closure in winters due to dangerous weather conditions. Traffic is usually not much of an issue.

 

 

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