This table shows some major road passes of the Sierra Nevada, California, United States. The road passes are listed from north to south, with their elevation and significance.
| Name | Elevation | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Fredonyer Pass | 5,775 ft (1,760 m) | SR 36 (paved road) |
| Beckwourth Pass | 5,221 ft (1,591 m) | SR 70 (paved road) Western Pacific Railroad |
| Donner Pass | 7,085 ft (2,160 m) | I-80 (interstate highway) Central Pacific Railroad (first transcontinental railroad) |
| Echo Summit | 7,382 ft (2,250 m) | US 50 (paved road) Lincoln Highway (first road access across United States of America) |
| Luther Pass | 7,735 ft (2,358 m) | SR 89 (paved road) |
| Carson Pass | 8,650 ft (2,637 m) | SR 88 (paved road), Pacific Crest Trail (foot trail). |
| Ebbetts Pass | 8,730 ft (2,661 m) | SR 4 (paved road), Pacific Crest Trail (foot trail) |
| Sonora Pass | 9,624 ft (2,933 m) | SR 108 (paved road), Pacific Crest Trail (foot trail) |
| Tioga Pass | 9,943 ft (3,031 m) | SR 120 (paved road) |
| No roads cross the Sierra Crest for nearly 200 miles (320 km) between Tioga and Sherman Passes. | ||
| Sherman Pass | 9,200 ft (2,804 m) | Sherman Pass Road (County Road J41) |
| Walker Pass | 5,250 ft (1,600 m) | SR 178 (paved road) |
| Tehachapi Pass | 3,793 ft (1,156 m) | SR 58 (paved road), Union Pacific Railroad |
Out of these, state routes 4, 108, and 120 are closed during winter, while the California Department of Transportation attempts to keep I-80, US 50 and CA 88 open year-round.