How to drive the Summit Drive in California?

Summit Drive is a short mountain road located in Mono County in the U.S. state of California, climbing up to 3.000m (9,842ft) above sea level. It’s one of the highest roads of California.

Summit Drive

Where is Summit Drive?

The road is located in the east-central portion of California, within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. 

How long is Summit Drive?

The road is 1 mile long heading north from Virginia Lakes Road. It’s mostly unpaved.

Is Summit Drive open?

Set high in California's magnificent Eastern Sierra, the road is open year-round, though closures in winter are common due to the heavy snowfalls in the area.

 

 

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