Death Valley to Bishop, California - Extreme Desert to Sierra Nevada Mountains Scenic Drive @AdventureEveryDay
Death Valley to Bishop, California - Extreme Desert to Sierra Nevada Mountains Scenic Drive  @AdventureEveryDay
Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Experience the ultimate road trip contrast as we journey from the lowest area in North America to the towering peaks of the High Sierra.

In this scenic drive, we leave the salt flats and heat of Death Valley National Park behind, climbing through the rugged desert landscapes of the Mojave and into the breathtaking alpine beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Watch the scenery transform from the surreal expanse of Death Valley to the jagged, snow-capped skyline of the Eastern Sierra. We’ll wind through iconic locations like Lone Pine and Bishop, with the massive silhouette of Mount Whitney guiding our way.

Whether you're planning your next California road trip or just need a moment of peace, sit back, relax, and enjoy the pure sights and sounds of the open road.

This drive was filmed in March.

Our drive on Highway 395 through California to Reno: youtu.be/ErDhr1fEzpM
Our complete drive across Death Valley National Park: youtu.be/jFwDlR31QfQ

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Death Valley National Park
17:15 - Father Crowley Scenic Overlook
19:35 - Death Valley National Park
26:35 - California Route 190
42:45 - Scenic Overlook
44:15 - California Route 138
48:15 - Keeler, California
52:35 - California Route 138
59:20 - Lone Pine, California
1:05:35 - Scenic Highway 395
1:16:05 - Independence, California
1:22:10 - Scenic Highway 395
1:40:10 - Big Pine, California
1:44:25 - Scenic Highway 395
1:54:10 - Bishop, California
2:03:15 - Scenic Highway 395
2:20:30 - Toms Place, California
2:23:55 - Crowley Lake, California
2:26:00 - Scenic Overlooks
2:28:03 - Outro

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