The towering eastern peaks of the High Sierra drop abruptly to the empty landscape of the Owens Valley , sixty miles west of Death Valley. Almost the entire range is wilderness: well-maintained roads lead to trailheads at over ten thousand feet, providing access to the stark terrain of spires, glaciers and clear mountain lakes. US-395 is the lifeline of the area connecting several small towns, all with plenty of budget motels. Because the long-standing US-395 Greyhound service was cancelled in late-2001 you will really need a car to explore fully.

High Sierra and the Owens Valley

• High Sierra and the Owens Valley

Explore High Sierra and the Owens Valley

• Bishop
• Lone Pine
• Mammoth Lakes
• Mono Lake, Lee Vining and Bodie Ghost Town
• White Mountains

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