The unpaved road to Fandango Pass in California

Fandango Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,879 m (6,164 ft) above sea level, located in Modoc County, in the U.S. state of California.

Fandango Pass

Where is Fandango Pass?

The pass, also known as Lassen Pass, Lassen Cut-off, Lassen Horn, or Lassen's Pass, is situated between Upper Alkali Lake and Goose Lake in the northeastern part of California, near the Oregon border, within the Modoc National Forest. It marks the convergence of two famous pioneer trails, the Applegate Trail and the Lassen Trail.

Is Fandango Pass in California unpaved?

The road to the summit is a well-maintained gravel road called Fandango Pass Road (County Road 9). It is suitable for passenger vehicles except during the most severe weather conditions. The road features a few steep sections, narrow parts, and many hairpin turns.

How long is the road to Fandango Pass?

Tucked away in the Warner Mountains, the pass spans 24.46 km (15.2 miles), running west-southwest from US-395 to Surprise Valley Road.

 

 

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