ROUTE 89 - SCENIC HIGHWAY
HIGHWAY NAME DESCRIPTION COUNTY LOCATION LENGTH DRIVING TIMES SPECIAL NOTES
Monitor Pass and Luther Pass Highways and Lake Tahoe Road This road travels along alpine forests and meadows, with spectacular views of mountain ranges and peaks. The northern portion overlooks Lake Tahoe. El Dorado From Placer County line to the Alpine County line. 27 miles 32 minutes at 50 mph. Steep and mountainous at times. Chains may be required or partial road closures can occur during winter storms.
Alpine From El Dorado County line to the west junction State Route 88 and from east junction State Route 88 to the Mono County line. 24 miles 29 minutes at 50 mph.
Mono From Alpine County line to 3.2 miles west of State Route 395. 4 miles 5 minutes at 50 mph.
Route 88Last Route Driving times may vary depending on road conditions and speed traveled. Next RouteRoute 91


Relevant Links:
Route 89 Photo Album
Map of California
Caltrans Home Page
Landscape Architecture Program
Division of Tourism

Phone Numbers:
California Road Conditions: (800) 427-7623
California Division of Tourism: (800) GO-CALIF
Hearing Impaired Information: (800) 735-2929
Dennis Cadd - State Scenic Highway Coordinator: (916) 654-5370


Any questions, comments, or suggestions can be emailed to Dennis Cadd at
dennis_cadd@dot.ca.gov