Explore nearly 100 miles of high country roads through the Sierra National Forest with breathtaking panoramas, amazing vistas, unique rock formations and even a charming general store with mouthwatering hamburgers and freshly baked pie.
CURRENT ALERTS/STATUS:
3-17-26 Updates:
Norris Creek Bridge & Paving: The multi-year, multi-agency effort to restore the Norris Creek Bridge is now complete! See the Sierra National Forest Press Release for more info.
General Road Conditions: in general roads conditions are fairly good for this time of year, though winter conditions still exist at higher elevations (Cold Springs Summit, etc…). SNF crews have made good progress on The gate on Minarets Road (4S81) about a mile past the turnoff to Mammoth Pool is closed until May 15th.
Nelder Grove: Restoration work completed at the end of 2025 and the grove is now open to the public (click for the SNF Press Release) You can also see Restoration Article HERE.
We’ve put together an information sheet and timeline on the Creek Fire Burn Scar from the September 4, 2020 - click HERE.
Enjoy this 30 minutes video from the PBS 2021 Series - “Outside Beyond the Lens” that takes you along the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway and shows you the beauty after fire.
Watch the video below for an interesting account of fire debates focusing on the 2020 Creek Fire which devastated some areas along the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway.
Listed as a “Hidden Gem” by Visit California. Enjoy this inspiring video along the Byway created in 2018.
Must See Sights
From unique rock formations, flowering meadows, lush forests to a quaint country store, the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway offers a wide variety of spectacular must see sights.
Maps & Directions
Advice on where to start the byway, maps and directions to make your trip as enjoyable as possible.
Join & Donate
Have you fallen in love with the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway like we have? You can get involved with byway projects. Donate or join the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Association.
“Truly scenic area away from civilization”
