ALTA SIERRA CC

The Sierra Nevada foothills provide a dramatic backdrop for this municipal gem, where elevation changes of 150 feet create natural amphitheaters around greens perched on granite outcroppings. Dense stands of ponderosa pine and Douglas fir demand strategic placement off the tee, particularly on the memorable par-4 14th that doglegs sharply around a towering granite boulder. At 5,800 feet elevation, the thin air adds 10% to your carry distances—a welcome bonus when tackling the uphill par-5 18th that climbs relentlessly toward the Sierra sky.