88 East in Amador County, California

This is about 17 miles past Liberty Road on 88. 88 has climbed by this point but nothing compared to the way it does in the Sierras.

18 miles past Liberty Road, and entering Jackson. This is by a vista point, and here you see the Sierras for the first time very clearly.

Five miles past Jackson (from the 49 South intersection.) Elevation 2000.'

Three miles later you see this mile sign:
Pine Grove    6
Silver Lake   43
Carson City  95