The Best Scenic Drive to View Fall Colors in Northern Central Sierra Nevada

The fall colors of the aspens along the scenic drive following historic Henness Pass Road are near their optimum right now. Now!

In my travels this is the most extensive display of aspen and cottonwoods here in our backyard. Probably nothing can top our Central Sierra displays in Hope Valley along Highways 89 and 88, but this drive is much closer here in the Donner Summit area and at its optimum, great.

The historic stage and freight route was used to carry passengers and supplies from the Central Valley of California to Virginia City, NV. Much of the route has been replaced by modern highways, but this segment that crosses the Sierra Crest still carries the rustic flavor of the remote mountains. For additional discussion see our brief description at Henness Pass Road.

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