Ebbetts Pass, Mountain pass in Alpine County, US.
State Route 4 reaches an elevation of 2,661 meters through the Sierra Nevada mountains, featuring steep switchbacks and narrow passages along its 98-kilometer length.
John Ebbetts, a fur trader, guided pack mules across this Sierra Nevada route in 1851, believing it would serve as an ideal path for the transcontinental railroad.
The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway connects multiple outdoor recreation zones, including Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Spicer Reservoir, and Grover Hot Springs State Park.
The mountain pass remains inaccessible from November through May due to heavy snowfall, and vehicles longer than 25 feet cannot navigate its challenging hairpin turns.
The eastern slope presents sections with 24 percent gradients and numerous blind corners, requiring drivers to shift into first gear for safe navigation.
Location: Alpine County
Elevation above the sea: 2,661 m
GPS coordinates: 38.54400,-119.81200
Latest update: May 11, 2025 20:43
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