Ultimate 4WD Destination: Upper Summers Meadow in California

Upper Summers Meadow is a high mountain meadow at an elevation of 3,110m (10,203 ft) above sea level, located in Mono County in the U.S. state of California. It’s one of the highest roads in California.

Upper Summers Meadow

Where is Upper Summers Meadow?

The meadow is located near Bridgeport, to the east of Twin Lakes, in the east-central part of California.

Is the Road to Upper Summers Meadow Unpaved?

The road is completely unpaved and is known as Upper Summers Meadow Road. It is impassable in winter. A 4x4 vehicle is required. The road narrows and steepens, and eventually, the aspens close in on both sides, which can scrape your vehicle. A few miles before the road’s end, there is a steep, loose section, and just before the end, the road steepens dramatically with large exposed rocks and tree roots mixed with loose gravel and soil.

How Long is Upper Summers Meadow Road?

Starting from the paved US-395, north of Willow Springs, the road to the summit is 31.38 km (19.5 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1,081 meters.
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