This scenic byway is in east-central California, northeast of Fresno. The byway begins in Clovis and travels northeast to Kaiser Meadow, near Mono Hot Springs. Sierra Heritage is 70 miles long and follows CA 168 to Huntington Lake and then FSR 80 to Kaiser Meadow. Both roads are two-lane paved roads suitable for all vehicles. The last mile of FSR 80 to Kaiser Meadow is basically one lane and is suitable only for passenger vehicles. From Clovis to Huntington Lake, the byway is open all year. The portion from Huntington Lake to Kaiser Meadow is closed in winter.
Beginning at an elevation of about 500 feet, the byway winds through the Sierra Nevada to about 9,500 feet. The route crosses the Sierra National Forest through oak, ponderosa pine, and mixed conifer forests. A beautiful display of wildflowers add color to the foothills in spring and the mountains in summer.
Shaver Lake offers developed camping facilities and excellent trout fishing. Farther up the byway is Huntington Lake. It’s rated one of the top sailing lakes in California; sailboat races are held throughout the summer. Huntington Lake also has camping facilities. Hiking trails provide access to two wilderness areas. White Bark Vista near Kaiser Meadow has a gentle half-mile nature trail with sweeping views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.