US forests road trip: Allegheny to Yosemite, 2,377 km

Explore America's diverse forests across 2,376 km, from the hardwood-rich Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania to California's giant sequoias in Giant Forest and alpine wilderness near Yosemite National Park. The route spans multiple ecosystems including Angeles National Forest, Inyo National Forest, Stanislaus National Forest, Sierra National Forest, and Oregon's pristine forests around Anan Creek and Pack Creek.

Distance
2376.6 km
Mode
route
Start
Welcome to U.S. Forest
End
San Gabriel Wilderness
Stops
11
Video author
travmap
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Stops on this route

  1. Welcome to U.S. Forest — Gateway introduction to America's vast protected forest system, showcasing the diverse ecosystems and natural heritage spanning millions of acres across the nation.
  2. Allegheny National Forest
  3. Angeles National Forest — Spans over 650,000 acres of diverse landscapes, referred to as the backyard of Los Angeles. Features Pacific Crest Trail sections and accessible terrain for millions of Southern…
  4. Inyo National Forest, California — High-altitude forest spanning the Sierra Nevada and White Mountains, home to ancient bristlecone pines and dramatic granite peaks reaching over 14,000 feet.
  5. Giant Forest, California — Sanctuary of Earth's largest living trees by volume, featuring towering giant sequoias that have thrived for thousands of years in the southern Sierra Nevada.
  6. Stanislaus National Forest, California — Expansive forest wilderness featuring alpine lakes, dense conifer groves, and the scenic Tuolumne River corridor in the central Sierra Nevada region.
  7. Sierra National Forest, California — Mountain forest encompassing pristine meadows, crystalline lakes, and granite cliffs along the Sierra Nevada's western slope near Yosemite.
  8. Yosemite National Park, California
  9. Oregon Forest — Rushing streams and rivers born from snowmelt supply clean drinking water to over 1 million people in Oregon.
  10. Anan Creek and Pack Creek — Bear viewing opportunities abound, especially during salmon spawning season at Anan Creek and Pack Creek.
  11. San Gabriel Wilderness — Over 36,000 acres protecting rugged terrain and pristine wilderness.

Video on this route

Wonders of United States | Secret Corners of America’s Forests | Travel Video 4K

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