From Big Oak Flat Road to Tioga Pass, this steep and challenging ride follows Tioga Road through northern Yosemite National Park. The road winds through forests and past open vistas, granite slabs, and alpine lakes on its way to the highest paved pass in California. In 46 miles this ride climbs from an elevation of 6,191 feet to 9,941 feet, an elevation gain of 3,750 feet. It's not a steady climb the entire ride and there are a few breaks along the way where the road levels out or is downhill, but these are short lived. There is a fair amount of traffic along the road and it is highly advised to be visible to motorists by wearing bright clothing. If you are not up for a 100 mile ride, there are several campgrounds and day use areas off of Tioga Road to start from instead. Check with the park on opening and closing dates for Tioga Road; early in the season the park will open the road for cyclists only.