Editing Walker Pass (section)

==Description==
It is the highest point on [[California State Route 178|State Route 178]]. The pass is also the southernmost crossing along the [[Sierra Crest]], with more southerly [[Tehachapi Pass]] traditionally marking the geographic divide between the [[Sierra Nevada (U.S.)|Sierra Nevada]] and [[Tehachapi Mountains]].

Between Walker Pass and [[Tioga Pass]], several hours drive to the north, there is only one paved road for automobiles to cross over the Sierra Nevada. It runs from the northern end of [[Indian Wells Valley]] at the east, to the hydrologic pass between the [[Great Basin]] and the [[Pacific Ocean]] at the top of the Nine-Mile Canyon road, then west along the [[Sherman Pass (California)|Sherman Pass Road]].

All roads between Walker Pass and [[Carson Pass]] ([[California State Route 88|State Route 88]]), over {{convert|200|mi|km}} in distance, are subject to extended closure by winter snowfall.  Walker Pass is sometimes closed due to snowfall, but due to its lower elevation these closures are for brief periods. However, most east–west traffic in the region utilizes the four-lane State Route 58 through Tehachapi Pass, located about one hour's drive to the south.

The [[Pacific Crest Trail]] crosses at Walker Pass. A campsite situated about 0.6 miles (1 kilometer) southwest of the road pass is a popular stop for hikers and astronomers alike.