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The Chimney Peak Back Country Byway is situated in the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains of south-central California. The byway begins approximately 60 miles northwest of Bakersfield, off CA 178. This is the best point to begin the scenic drive. Chimney … Continue reading →

These eight scenic drives are in southeast California, east of Barstow between Interstates 15 and 40. The roads travel through the East Mojave National Scenic Area and are interconnected. All are usually open year-round. Severe thunderstorms can cause the roads … Continue reading →

The Buckhorn scenic drive is in northeast California about 50 miles northeast of Susanville. It begins east of Ravendale on Lassen County Road 526. The byway follows Buckhorn Road for 31 miles and ends in Nevada at the junction with … Continue reading →

Saline Valley scenic byway is located in east-central California, near the Nevada border. Southern access is southeast of Keeler off CA 190. The byway travels north to the junction of Owens Valley to Death Valley scenic byway. Saline Valley is … Continue reading →

Smith River scenic byway is in northwest California, near Crescent City. The byway begins at the intersection of US 199 and US 101 and ends at the Oregon state line. It is 39 miles long and follows US 199, a … Continue reading →