Ebbetts Pass Guidebook

You can now purchase a guide to the stunning sights and friendly feel that can only be found on the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway. A full-sized folded map is bound at the end of the guidebook that outlines 38 key points of interest, campgrounds, lakes and rivers, as well as major roads and trails. In the pages you will learn about how Ebbetts Pass was formed, both geologically and historically, as well as flora, fauna and recreational opportunities.

Guidebook also comes with a detailed map laying out each point of interest on the route.

We cannot currently ship guidebooks outside the United States without prior authorization. Please contact us if you wish to make arrangements to have a book shipped outside the US.

Special Thanks

Many people and organizations have helped to make this guidebook a reality. To them, we offer our sincere thanks. It’s been an epic journey to assemble this guidebook to the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway. We hope your journey is epic, as well.

The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association:

Warren Alford—Former Executive Director
Board Members—Merita Callaway, Mary Jane Genochio, John Mahanna, Sid Marsh, Michelle Plotnik, Ron Schaner, Don Stump, Terry Woodrow

Editors: Jan Hovey, Lisa Schwartz

Research and Writing: David Gano, Jan Hovey, Judith Marvin, Lisa Schwartz

Design and Layout: Linda Gough, GoughDesign.com

Photographers: Warren Alford, Jason Buck, John Feagans, Ann Gerckens, Dayv Glussing, Dave Hargus, Jan Hovey, Dick James, Brian Kermeen, Walter Roth, Mark  Silverstone / West World Images

Cover Photo: Dave Hargus

Printer: American Web

Map: Doug Polzoni, Lois Ziemann

Contributors: Warren Alford, Barbara Balen—Calaveras Ranger District, Teresa Burkhauser—Alpine County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, Charla Francis, Brian Kermeen—Stanislaus National Forest, John Kramer, Phd., Susi Lewis—Ebbetts Pass Historical Association, John Muir Laws

Special thanks to: Bruce Brand, Daniel Carmin-Romack—Pacific Crest Trail Association, Wanda Coyan—Alpine County Museum, Karen and Rick Dustman, Ebbetts Pass Fire Department, Marc Lanthier, Gene Miller, Patsy Gonzalez, Paul and Dianne Petersen, Mark Silverstone, Charlene Vine, Rosie Sundell, David Vosti—Calaveras Ranger District

Produced by Target Marketing, 214 Sweetwater Dr., Murphys, CA 95247 (209) 728-9700 for the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association