The journey
Turn a cross-Sierra drive into a day of mountain scenery, with selected stops along Tioga Road when it is open.
Make it your day
Set out
Begin in Bishop and choose your route toward Merced, California.
Along the way
Turn a cross-Sierra drive into a day of mountain scenery, with selected stops along Tioga Road when it is open. Save a full Yosemite Valley visit for a separate day rather than adding it to the crossing.
Arrive
Finish in Merced, California. This is a one-way journey; a return drive is not included.


Choose the exact roads and stops when planning your drive. Check seasonal access, reservations, weather, and opening times before setting out. Photographs show the named destination or an optional stop, not every view along the drive.