SUBSCRIBE ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkKCjq2FHA69utRG4CRBdHQ?sub_confirmation=1 Looking for a breathtaking adventure? The Sierra Nevada Mountains in California are the perfect place to explore! With towering peaks and rushing rivers, these mountains offer something for everyone. In this video, you'll get a glimpse of what it's like to hike, bike, and raft through this stunning landscape. ----SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAINS TRAVEL ESSENTIALS----- Join our FREE travel newsletter: https://viatravelers.com/vt-newsletter Best Places to Stay in Sierra Nevada Mountains: https://www.booking.com/region/us/california.en-gb.html?aid=2227309&no;_rooms=1&group;_adults=2&label;=youtube Use Going (Formerly Scott's Cheap Flights): https://going.sjv.io/0Jg7bO Best Tours in Sierra Nevada Mountains: https://www.getyourguide.com/sierra-nevada-l1888/?partner_id=VDAXC0T&utm;_medium=online_publisher&cmp;=youtube Search for Cheap Flights to Sierra Nevada Mountains: https://www.momondo.com/in?a=kan_246612_561402&enc;_eid=&enc;_lid=&enc;_cid=youtube&encoder;=27_1&enc;_pid=deeplinks&url;=/flights/california-united-states The Sierra Nevada Mountains are located in eastern California and are part of the Rocky Mountains. The range runs 400 miles north-to-south and is 70 miles wide. The mountains are home to Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park, and Kings Canyon National Park. These parks are some of the most popular tourist destinations in California. The mountains were created by the tectonic plates moving and colliding over millions of years. The mountains are made up of granite, making them some of North America's oldest rocks. The granite is resistant to weathering, which is why the mountains have been able to stay tall for so long. The Sierra Nevada Mountains are a popular destination for hikers, climbers, and skiers. There are over 1,500 miles of hiking trails in the mountain range. Yosemite National Park has some of the most popular trails, including the Half Dome Trail and the John Muir Trail. The John Muir Trail goes for 211 miles from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, the tallest peak in the contiguous United States. It is a popular destination for climbers. There are over 1,000 climbing routes in the range. Some of the most popular climbs are Half Dome in Yosemite National Park and El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Both climbs involve scrambling up a steep cliff using ropes and other climbing gear. The Sierra Nevada Mountains are also a popular destination for skiers. There are over 2,000 miles of ski trails in the mountain range. The most popular ski resorts are located in Lake Tahoe, which is on the border of California and Nevada. ----RELATED TRAVEL GUIDES----- Watch Top 10 National Parks in America to Visit: https://youtu.be/XvAawYA-rFM Read Most Beautiful Valleys in the US: https://viatravelers.com/valleys-in-the-us/ Best Things to do in California & Places to Visit: https://viatravelers.com/things-to-do-in-california/ Most Famous Landmarks in California to Visit: https://viatravelers.com/landmarks-in-california/ Most Exotic Places in California to Visit: https://viatravelers.com/exotic-places-in-california/ Northern California vs Southern California: What’s the Difference? https://viatravelers.com/northern-california-vs-southern-california/ Best Places to Visit in the US: https://viatravelers.com/places-to-visit-in-the-us/ ----CONTENTS INCLUDED----- 0:00 Intro 1:48 Formation of the Sierra Nevada Mountains 3:14 A Brief History of Sierra Nevada 4:38 Planning Your Visit to the Sierra Nevada Mountains, California 4:58 Yosemite National Park 5:53 Kings Canyon National Park 6:38 Sequoia National Park 7:35 Lake Tahoe 8:35 Gold Country 9:13 Planning Your Trip to the Sierra Nevada Mountains 10:09 Outro Where to reach me Read our latest travel blogs here: https://viatravelers.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viatravelers/ Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/viatravelers Buy Travel Prints from Our Experiences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ViaTravelers #sierranevada #california #usa #travel

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