The Top 5 Mountain Passes in Ansel Adams Wilderness
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Ansel Adams Wilderness 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 26, 2025
Donohue Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Donohue Pass is the last major pass along the PCT if you hike northbound. It is snow covered until early summer or late spring. The view into the valley with …
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Mono Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Mono Pass is like a divide in between two worlds. On the western slope of the Sierras, the alpine environments are lush. On the eastern slope, look to Mono Lake and the desert Mono Valley.
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Ansel Adams Wilderness
Highlight • Natural
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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Glacier Canyon Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
From the Glacier Canyon Trail, hikers get views of the east face of Mount Dana and its glacier. Begin hiking from Tioga Lake Overlook. This hike is not officially in …
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Kaiser Pass Road
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
Kaiser Pass Road is a narrow one-lane mountain route that runs between Huntington Lake & Florence Lake. It's one of the highest roads through the Sierra Nevada and has plenty …
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