Tioga Pass, Mountain pass in Tuolumne County, United States.
The pass reaches an elevation of 3031 meters, marking the eastern entrance to Yosemite National Park through Highway 120 in California.
The road originated in 1883 as the Great Sierra Wagon Road, serving mining operations before its transformation into a paved highway in 1937.
Native American tribes established trading routes through this area as early as 2000 BC, exchanging items such as obsidian, acorns, and salt.
The pass remains accessible only during summer months, typically from late May through October, as winter conditions force extended closures.
The Tioga Pass Run challenges athletes each September with a 12.4-mile course featuring an elevation gain of 3,200 feet.
Location: Tuolumne County
Location: Mono County
Elevation above the sea: 3,031 m
GPS coordinates: 37.91111,-119.25806
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:42
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58 m
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Little Devils Postpile
13.7 km
Parsons Memorial Lodge
10.2 km
Lyell Canyon
6.5 km
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5.5 km
Soda Springs Cabin
10.1 km
Bloody Canyon
9.6 km
Great Sierra Mine Historic Site
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Tuolumne Meadows Ranger Stations and Comfort Stations
9.5 km
Kuna Peak
11.8 km
Koip Peak
11.9 km
Parsons Peak
15.6 km
Hall Natural Area
6.2 km
Unicorn Peak
13.1 km
Blacktop Peak
14.2 km
Vogelsang High Sierra Camp
15 km
Lee Vining Canyon
7.2 km
McCauley Cabin
10.3 km
Tuolumne Meadows Campground
9.8 km
Tuolumne Meadows Ranger Station
8.4 km
Tuolumne Meadows Bridge
9.4 km
Tioga Pass Road Valley View
4.3 km
Tioga Lake Overlook
1.2 km
Lee Vining Canyon Bridge
4.3 kmReviews
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