California route stop · Tioga Road
Tioga Pass
the 9,945-ft east entrance to the park
Featured driveTioga Road
StateCalifornia
Drive length~46 miles
Trip timehalf day
Tioga Pass is one of the places Roamward flags on the Tioga Road because it gives the drive its texture: the 9,945-ft east entrance to the park. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.
How it fits the drive
The Tioga Road runs Crane Flat → Tioga Pass, CA (CA-120). Yosemite’s high country, dome to meadow.
Plan around it
Nearby route stops
- Tuolumne Meadows — a vast subalpine meadow under granite peaks (Tioga Road)
Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.
Build a trip around Tioga Road stops like this.
Roamward turns spots like this into a real road trip on your phone — the scenic drive, the stops, and the detours, planned around the vibe you’re after. Get early access: