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Mariposa, California
Altitude: 2064 feet
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Mariposa, California, located in Mariposa County, California.
California Byway #140 starts here at the junction of the State Route #49 at the center of the town of Mariposa, California. Mariposa County having been located within the Yosemite National Park area, This town's economy relies on Park and tourism to a great extent.
Local Museums where mining history of the Mariposa County is depicted : Mariposa History Museum, located in the town of Mariposa, California; and the California Mining and Mineral Museum, located at the Mariposa Fairgrounds.
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0.2
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Smith Road
Altitude: 2119 feet
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Smith Road, This road connects all major roads in the town and finally connects with State Route #49
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(69.9) |
0.7
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Old Highway N.
Altitude: 2329 feet
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Old Highway North. This Old Highway by-passes the inner town area.
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0.9
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Access to Stockton Creek
Altitude: 2362 feet
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A Muddy Road leads to Stockton Creek
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2.4
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1.5
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Grosjean Road
Altitude: 2470 feet
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Grosjean Road
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6.7
(64.4) |
4.2
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Triangle Road
Altitude: 2851 feet
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Triangle Road, El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, Darrah, California.
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9.0
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5.6
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Chmberlain Drive
Altitude: 2589 feet
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Chmberlain Drive,
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9.2
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5.7
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Midpines, California
Altitude: 2569 feet
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Midpines, California
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10.1
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6.3
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Carlstens Road
Altitude: 2493 feet
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Carlstens Road
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11.0
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6.8
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Oak Road
Altitude: 2434 feet
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Oak Road,
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11.6
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7.2
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Meyers Road, Ponderosa Way
Altitude: 2418 feet
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Meyers Road, Ponderosa Way
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12.2
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7.6
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Colorado Road
Altitude: 2392 feet
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Colorado Road,
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14.5
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9.0
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Access
Altitude: 2152 feet
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Access to Rancheria Creek road, Racheria Creek, Yosemite - Midpines,
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18.8
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11.7
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Bull Creek Road,
Altitude: 1168 feet
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Bull Creek Road, Incline Road, Briceburg Suspension Bridge across Briceburg - Merced River, Briceburg, California
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28.3
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17.6
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Access
Altitude: 1299 feet
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A narrow muddy access route to Forest Route #3S01 on the other side of the Merced River
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19.6
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A Temporary Bridge
Altitude: 1375 feet
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Rock Slide and Temporary Bridge across Merced River
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20.9
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Hites Cove 4W Drive Road
Altitude: 1401 feet
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Hites Cove 4Wheel Drive Road, Jerseydale, California
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35.9
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Clearing House
Altitude: 1483 feet
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Clearing House,
Rafting is best at this picturesque area of Merced River
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Incline, California
Altitude: 1516 feet
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Community of Incline, California
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Campground
Altitude: 1542 feet
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A Campground on the side of the Merced River, Indian Flat Campground
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23.8
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Bragg Road
Altitude: 1568 feet
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Bragg Road that leads to Forest Route 3S04
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41.8
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26.0
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Bridge connects to Foresta Road
Altitude: 1660 feet
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A Bridge across Merced River, connects to Foresta Road and Incline Road
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43.0
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26.7
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Access
Altitude: 1788 feet
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A path connecting Incline Road and Rancheria Flat Road
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28.2
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El Portal, California
Altitude: 1939 feet
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Community of El Portal, California, on the Merced River located west of Yosemite National Park. El Portal is perfect for camping and outing activities like white water rafting which is one of the best in whole of California. This small community at the Western edge of Yosemite National Park, is a serene camping place where nature is at its best.
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Rock Archway
Altitude: 2920 feet
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Rock Archway on El Portal Road
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Picturesque Yosemite views
Altitude: 3435 feet
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All along the road after the El Portal town, Beautiful views of Yosemite are abundant.
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Grand view of El Capitan and Half dome
Altitude: 3471 feet
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Grand view of El Capitan and Half Dome
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36.2
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Big Oak Road
Altitude: 3819 feet
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Big Oak Road, This Road extends on the Yosemite National Park providing
breath taking views of Yosemite Valley
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59.6
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37.0
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Northiside Drive
Altitude: 3875 feet
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Northside Drive goes along the scenic, foggy Merced River while the Byway takes a diversion here.
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61.1
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38.0
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Wawona Road
Altitude: 3947 feet
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Wawona Road, This Road runs along the Yosemite National Park and it has several tunnels on it's route.
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38.3
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Access through the woods
Altitude: 3944 feet
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This is a road access through the woods to Bridalveil Fall.
Bridalveil Fall is one of the most prominent waterfalls in this valley.
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Yosemite Valley
Altitude: 3960 feet
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This location is world famous for it's natural scenic beauty and serenity. At peak seasons, Tourists from around the globe camp here, enjoy and admire the nature's beauty. This Valley lies in Sierra Nevada mountains of California. Ideal place for for activities like hiking, rafting and mountaineering.
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39.4
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Northside Drive
Altitude: 3983 feet
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Northside Drive joins the Southside Drive
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Yosemite Valley
Altitude: 3973 feet
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Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Falls, Cathdral Rocks and Spires,
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68.9
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42.8
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House Keeping Camp
Altitude: 3986 feet
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House Keeping Camp that has it's own private beach on the Merced River.
This lodging facility is for budget constrain travellers/tourists.
LeConte Memorial Lodge, California
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69.4
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43.1
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Road Access
Altitude: 3973 feet
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Road Access to : Staircase Falls, this is a series of waterfalls located on Gossamer Creek, California which flows only after rainfall and usually dry during summer, Glacier Point, which is located above Curry Village and provides a spectacular view of the Yosemite National Park, Sierra Point, Vernall Fall, Nevada Falls and Campgrounds such as Campground Upper Pines, Campground Lower Pines and Campground North Pines.
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43.2
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Bridge
Altitude: 3967 feet
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Stoneman Bridge over the Merced River,
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43.4
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Yosemite Valley
Altitude: 3986 feet
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Community of Yosemite Valley, California is located in Mariposa County.
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70.0
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43.5
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Access
Altitude: 3993 feet
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Access to Campground Lower River, Campground Upper River, Campground Housekeeping Camp, Hiking Trail, Mirror Lake California, This lake is almost getting itself filled with sediments and this is a seasonal lake,
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Village Drive
Altitude: 3970 feet
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Village Drive, Park Headquarters, Visitor Center, Rangers Club which is a National Historic Landmark.
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44.0
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Intersection
Altitude: 3970 feet
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Intersection Village Drive,
There is a grand superb view of Yosemite Water Fall from this place.
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End of California Byway Route #140 Mariposa County
Altitude: 3973 feet
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This is where the Byway #140 Mariposa County Ends
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