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Sonora Pass Climb West – Sonora Pass Road — Highway 108 loop from Kennedy Meadows Trailhead Parking

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United States
California
Tuolumne County

Sonora Pass Climb West – Sonora Pass Road — Highway 108 loop from Kennedy Meadows Trailhead Parking

Hard

5.0

(4956)

14,546

riders

Sonora Pass Climb West – Sonora Pass Road — Highway 108 loop from Kennedy Meadows Trailhead Parking

03:29

50.8km

1,630m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.13 km for 33.9 km

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

After 35.2 km for 14.5 km

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

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1.13 km

Sonora Pass Climb West

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The Sonora Pass climb from the west is one of California's most formidable and spectacular High Sierra ascents, renowned for its brutally steep upper section. After a long approach climb …

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20.2 km

Sonora Pass Road — Highway 108

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Sonora Pass Road is an iconic ride through the High Sierra. Though the road is narrow in places traffic is usually low and there's plenty of wide spots and pull-outs …

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34.7 km

Sonora Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Sonora Pass is the 2nd highest pass through the Sierra, behind Yosemite's Tioga Pass. The Pacific Crest Trail crosses here and is a popular place for hiking. Just to the …

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35.0 km

Sonora Pass Trailhead at PCT

Highlight • Trail

Sonora Pass is a significant location on the Pacific Crest Trail since it kind of marks the end of the Sierras if you hike northbound. A new section of trail …

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47.9 km

Rock Gate

Highlight • Natural Monument

Stunning cut in the towering rocks on both sides of the Sonora Pass road above Kennedy Meadow.

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50.8 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.2 km

452 m

132 m

Surfaces

48.3 km

2.06 km

452 m

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Highest point (2,930 m)

Lowest point (1,910 m)

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