A stunning 12-mile alpine drive ascending to 10,000 feet through dramatic limestone formations and ancient bristlecone pine groves, offering panoramic vistas of the Great Basin and access to high-country hiking trails. This scenic byway is the gateway to experiencing the geological drama and wilderness solitude that defines the region.

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