Station Peak
Usa, north-america
N/A
2,967 m
hard
Year-round
Station Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.967m (9,734ft) above the sea level, located in Mono County, in the east central portion of the U.S. state of California. It’s
one of the highest mountain roads of California.
The road to the summit is gravel and rocky. It’s impassable in winters. Avoid driving in this area if unpaved mountain roads aren't your strong point. 4x4 required. Stay away if you're scared of heights. Expect a trail pretty steep.
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Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 2,967 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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