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Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway

Scenic byway · California

Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway is a designated scenic route in California.

Photo stops along the way

Scenic Viewpoint
Dardanelles Overlook3.6 km away · Calaveras County · 1,496 m
Calaveras Big Trees State ParkState Park
Calaveras Big Trees State Park4.3 km away · Calaveras County
National Forest
Calaveras Big Tree National Forest8.0 km away · Calaveras County
California CavernsCave
California Caverns16 km away · Calaveras County
Mercer CavernsCave
Mercer Caverns17 km away · Calaveras County
Scenic Viewpoint
Liberty Vista Point24 km away · Calaveras County · 2,069 m
Moaning CavernCave
Moaning Cavern24 km away · Calaveras County
Columbia State Historic ParkState Park
Columbia State Historic Park26 km away · Tuolumne County
Natural Arch
Natural Bridge26 km away · Calaveras County
Stanislaus National ForestNational Forest
Stanislaus National Forest30 km away · Tuolumne County
Cave
Black Chasm Cavern32 km away · Amador County
Scenic Viewpoint
Peddler Hill Scenic Viewpoint34 km away · Amador County · 2,051 m

Tips for scenic drive photography

  • Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
  • Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
  • Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
  • A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.