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Sierra National Forest
RoutesPlaces to seeMountain passesNorth AmericaUnited StatesCaliforniaFresno County
Sierra National Forest
The Top 7 Mountain Passes in Sierra National Forest
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Sierra National Forest and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 19, 2025
Silver Pass (10,781 feet) is the one of eight major passes you have to cross hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Although most of the other passes are named after a …
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Selden Pass is one of the major passes along the PCT/JMT, but not as high as the other ones. The climb hiking northbound is the most beautiful with blue lakes, …
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The Goodale Pass Trail is a more direct approach to Vermillion Valley Resort or a nice alternative if you don't want to take the ferry over the lake (which might …
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The Ansel Adams Wilderness covers nearly 1/4 million acres of California's High Sierra, protecting some of the lower 48 state's most pristine alpine environments. The Wilderness Area is named after …
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Piute Pass rests at 3,480m and can be reached via the Piute Pass Trail from the North Lake Trailhead. For centuries the pass was used as a trade route by …
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