The high sierra region covers a dramatic range of mountain canyon and high desert scenery as well as ghost town sites alpine lakes and meadows although the high sierra guide doesnt cover the entire sierra nevada range the south end is covered in central mountains the north in northern sierra this is justified due to the sheer number of trails in the range. All trails in high sierra region when its time to put paws to the trail heres your guide to dog friendly trails and hikes in california bayview campground across from inspiration point at emerald bay on highway 89 south lake tahoe california phone 530 543 2600. The california high sierra is famous for its soaring mountains deep canyons roaring waterfalls and the only natural home of the giant sequoias existing only on the western slopes of the sierra nevada these groves of giant redwoods must be seen in person to really capture their grandeur