Ponderosa, CA
- Elevation
- 7,186 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Ponderosa is a tiny mountain community perched at 7,200 feet in the southern Sierra Nevada, tucked right inside Giant Sequoia National Monument. It is a quiet, rustic haven surrounded by towering pines, alpine trails, and ancient giant sequoia groves. Reaching town means taking scenic drives along Highway 190 and the Western Divide Highway, where heavy winter snows and seasonal road closures are part of everyday life. For anyone drawn to a true high-elevation cabin retreat, Ponderosa offers peaceful seclusion and immediate access to the surrounding forest.
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