Yuba–Donner Scenic Byway is a designated scenic route in California, about 175 km (109 mi) long.
The Yuba–Donner Scenic Byway is an 175-mile (282 km) National Forest Scenic Byway through the Tahoe National Forest in the U.S. state of California. It consists of the following routes: Interstate 80 from Emigrant Gap to Truckee California State Route 89 from Truckee to Sierraville California State Route 49 from Sierraville to Nevada City California State Route 20 from Nevada City to Emigrant GapFrom Wikipedia — Yuba–Donner Scenic Byway, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Top locations in California
WaterfallYosemite Falls
WaterfallAlamere Falls
Ghost TownBodie
Dark Sky PlaceBorrego Springs
Dark Sky PlaceJoshua Tree National Park
Dark Sky PlaceDeath Valley National Park
Mountain PeakLassen Peak
Mountain PeakHalf Dome
Mountain PeakMount Whitney
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.