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0.0
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0.0
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Mariposa, California
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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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0.3
(70.8) |
0.2
(44.0) |
Smith Road
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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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1.2
(69.9) |
0.7
(43.4) |
Old Highway N.
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Old Highway North. This Old Highway by-passes the inner town area.
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1.4
(69.7) |
0.9
(43.3) |
Access to Stockton Creek
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A Muddy Road leads to Stockton Creek
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2.4
(68.7) |
1.5
(42.7) |
Grosjean Road
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Grosjean Road
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6.7
(64.4) |
4.2
(40.0) |
Triangle Road
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Triangle Road, El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, Darrah, California.
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9.0
(62.1) |
5.6
(38.6) |
Chmberlain Drive
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Chmberlain Drive,
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9.2
(61.9) |
5.7
(38.5) |
Midpines, California
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Midpines, California
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10.1
(61.0) |
6.3
(37.9) |
Carlstens Road
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Carlstens Road
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11.0
(60.1) |
6.8
(37.3) |
Oak Road
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Oak Road,
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11.6
(59.5) |
7.2
(37.0) |
Meyers Road, Ponderosa Way
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Meyers Road, Ponderosa Way
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12.2
(58.9) |
7.6
(36.6) |
Colorado Road
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Colorado Road,
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14.5
(56.6) |
9.0
(35.2) |
Access
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Access to Rancheria Creek road, Racheria Creek, Yosemite - Midpines,
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18.8
(52.3) |
11.7
(32.5) |
Bull Creek Road,
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Bull Creek Road, Incline Road, Briceburg Suspension Bridge across Briceburg - Merced River, Briceburg, California
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28.3
(42.8) |
17.6
(26.6) |
Access
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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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31.5
(39.6) |
19.6
(24.6) |
A Temporary Bridge
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Rock Slide and Temporary Bridge across Merced River
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33.7
(37.4) |
20.9
(23.2) |
Hites Cove 4W Drive Road
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Hites Cove 4Wheel Drive Road, Jerseydale, California
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35.9
(35.2) |
22.3
(21.9) |
Clearing House
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Clearing House,
Rafting is best at this picturesque area of Merced River
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37.5
(33.6) |
23.3
(20.9) |
Incline, California
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Community of Incline, California
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37.9
(33.2) |
23.6
(20.6) |
Campground
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A Campground on the side of the Merced River, Indian Flat Campground
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38.3
(32.8) |
23.8
(20.4) |
Bragg Road
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Bragg Road that leads to Forest Route 3S04
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41.8
(29.3) |
26.0
(18.2) |
Bridge connects to Foresta Road
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A Bridge across Merced River, connects to Foresta Road and Incline Road
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43.0
(28.1) |
26.7
(17.5) |
Access
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A path connecting Incline Road and Rancheria Flat Road
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45.4
(25.7) |
28.2
(16.0) |
El Portal, California
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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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51.0
(20.1) |
31.7
(12.5) |
Rock Archway
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Rock Archway on El Portal Road
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55.3
(15.8) |
34.4
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Picturesque Yosemite views
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All along the road after the El Portal town, Beautiful views of Yosemite are abundant.
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56.1
(15.0) |
34.9
(9.3) |
Grand view of El Capitan and Half dome
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Grand view of El Capitan and Half Dome
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58.2
(12.9) |
36.2
(8.0) |
Big Oak Road
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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
(11.5) |
37.0
(7.1) |
Northiside Drive
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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
(10.0) |
38.0
(6.2) |
Wawona Road
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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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61.6
(9.5) |
38.3
(5.9) |
Access through the woods
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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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61.7
(9.4) |
38.3
(5.8) |
Yosemite Valley
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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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63.4
(7.7) |
39.4
(4.8) |
Northside Drive
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Northside Drive joins the Southside Drive
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66.6
(4.5) |
41.4
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Yosemite Valley
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Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Falls, Cathdral Rocks and Spires,
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68.9
(2.2) |
42.8
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House Keeping Camp
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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
(1.7) |
43.1
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Road Access
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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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69.5
(1.6) |
43.2
(1.0) |
Bridge
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Stoneman Bridge over the Merced River,
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69.9
(1.2) |
43.4
(0.7) |
Yosemite Valley
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Community of Yosemite Valley, California is located in Mariposa County.
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70.0
(1.1) |
43.5
(0.7) |
Access
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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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70.6
(0.5) |
43.9
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Village Drive
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Village Drive, Park Headquarters, Visitor Center, Rangers Club which is a National Historic Landmark.
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70.8
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44.0
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Intersection
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Intersection Village Drive,
There is a grand superb view of Yosemite Water Fall from this place.
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71.1
(0.0) |
44.2
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End of California Byway Route #140 Mariposa County
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This is where the Byway #140 Mariposa County Ends
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