The Eastern Sierra Scenic Byway ascends dramatically as the highway negotiates the dictates of mountain terrain. After cresting Deadman Summit at just over 8,000 feet, the route descends toward Mono Lake, visible for miles in the distance. Along with this highly saline body of water, hot springs and towers of tufa rock in the vicinity create a landscape that is bizarrely beautiful.
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