Preview: A 130-mile highway over a mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Feather River Scenic Byway offers astounding vistas and scenic diversity. The route begins almost at sea level in the Sacramento Valley on the west and climbs through a remarkable canyon, timbered hills, and a broad valley before topping Beckwourth Pass at 5,228 feet and descending to the arid Long Valley and Sierra Valley. The two-lane road is paved and has scenic turnouts. Weekday traffic is light, but weekend recreation traffic can be moderately heavy. Highway speeds average between 45 and 55 miles per hour. Special attractions: Waterfalls, outstanding vistas, Bucks Lake Wilderness, Lake Oroville, wildlife viewing opportunities, autumn colors, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, railroad, history, bird watching, spring wildflowers. This chapter is a complete description of a scenic drive with a route map and information on the best travel seasons, interesting sites, recreation opportunities, camping locations, and much more.
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Best Time to Go: Year-round
This travel guide comes from:
National Forest Scenic Byways Far West Guide Book
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