The Top 6 Mountain Passes in the Coast Range
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in the Coast Range 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: November 1, 2025
Agness Saddle
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Trip advice is inaccurate. The road from Powers is paved, but only to the saddle on the route shown. (My understanding is that it is paved you turn west at …
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Pine Mountain Ridge Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
This climb begins just north of Ojai, California, and takes you through the beautiful landscapes of Ventura County as you ascend along Highway 33. For the first 27 miles, you’ll …
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Hwy 33 - Hudson Ranch Road Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Starting in Maricopa, the climb on Highway 33 takes you on a long, remote, and demanding journey from the arid Cuyama Valley floor high into the rugged Los Padres National …
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Oregon Mountain Pass Summit
Highlight • Mountain Pass
At 2888 foot elevation not the highest but one of the steeper summits along the trans-Trinity Alp highway 299
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San Juan Grade
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Verdant green for a short time after spring rains, the very dry grazing land climbs up hills to a pass almost to 1000 feet elevation.
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Bailey Road Pass Summit - Concord Hills
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Slightly lower and less busy than Kirker Pass Road across the Concord Hills. Saw only 5 cars, but mostly without shoulder.
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