Hume, California
Hume, California has a lot of options for those looking to get outdoors! With plenty of trails and activities to choose from, you can create an adventure that's perfect for you. From hiking and biking to climbing and kayaking, Hume has something to offer for everyone. You can also take in the picturesque views of the nearby mountains and forests, providing an awe-inspiring experience for all. Popular attractions in and near the area include the Hume Lake Trail, the Sequoia National Forest, and the Hume Lake Campground. Whether you're looking for a thrilling journey or a calming retreat, Hume, California is a great place to spend time enjoying the outdoors.
Top Spots in and near Hume
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Bishop, California
Snowshoe to Blue Lake
6.2 mi / 1350 ft gainStarting in Aspendale at 8500 feet, this 5 mile hike is very invigorating and beautiful. To get here, take hwy 395 until in Bishop. Turn onto hwy 168 until you pass the small town of Aspendale. The road dead ends about another mile up the road and you can park. Walk past the yellow gate toward la...Read more -
Independence, California
Manzanar Japanese Relocation Site: Manzanar Trail
5.02.22 mi / 112 ft gainManzanar Japanese Relocation Site: Manzanar Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Independence, California.Read more -
Bishop, California
Buttermilk OHV Road
5.014.73 mi / 2802 ft gainButtermilk OHV Road is a point-to-point trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Bishop, California.Read more -
Bishop, California
Keough Hot Springs Creek
...As many of us enjoy a good hot spring to relax in, I think most will agree that it’s even better when it’s free and out in nature. If you decide to have a little bit more of a luxurious hot spring experience, you can continue to take that road about another mile to the Keough Hot Springs campi...Read more -
Friant, California
Pincushion Peak
2.49 mi / 1043 ft gainHead North on Friant Rd. It will begin to head East, becoming Millerton Rd. Stay on Millerton Rd for 4.2 mi. Turn left onto Sky Harbor Rd (street JUST before Table Mountain Casino). Follow Sky Harbor Rd for 5.8 miles to the end of the road. Parking is available along the road. There are port a po...Read more -
Lone Pine, California
Tuttle Creek Ashram
4.33.89 mi / 1473 ft gainThe Tuttle Creek Ashram is an abandoned stone building, "church" or place of enlightenment tucked away in the beautiful Eastern Sierra. Sitting at an elevation around 8000 feet, construction on the beautiful building was first started in 1928. The building took 20 years of hard manual labor to fi...Read more -
Inyo County, CaliforniaCyclops (Skull) Arch
5.00.23 mi / 38.93 ft gain...If you're ever in the Alabama Hills area, this arch is a "must see"! Although Alabama Hills has so many other amazing attractions worth exploring, this arch I barely found out about a year or so ago. When I tried looking for the arch the first time, I couldn't find it. But to be fair, I was...Read more -
Bishop, California
BLM Horton Creek Campgrounds
Great find! Close to Buttermilks and town. Clean vault toilets but bring your own water. The time we went there the pumps were not working. Each site has fire rings, picnic tables and latern hooks. It can get pretty windy and exposed, so bring the appropriate gear. The campground has 49 tent/RV ...Read more -
Inyo County, California
Camp in the Alabama Hills
4.8The Alabama Hills Recreation Area is a area owned by BLM and open to the public. Camping is free and you can say for a max of 14 days.The are has 100+ open desert sites that are shadowed by some of the tallest peaks in the Sierra Nevada range. And if that wasn't enough, the area was the backdrop ...Read more -
The Mobius Arch Loop Trailhead, California
Mobius Arch Loop
4.40.63 mi / 46 ft gainThe Alabama Hills area of Lone Pine, CA is located on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevadas. As you drive along Movie Flat Road you will be surrounded by a sea of golden brown boulders of varying shapes and sizes extending in every direction. The main attraction in Alabama Hills is definitely th...Read more -
Lone Pine, California
Explore The Heart Arch
A small heart shaped arch naturally formed in the bounders at The Alabama Hills, at the foothills of the Sierras. The Alabama Hills are formation of rounded rocks near the eastern Slope of the Sierra Nevada in the Owens Valley. It is a popular filming location for movie and television show produ...Read more -
Lone Pine, California
Photograph Eye of the Alabama Hills Arch
3.00.4 miThe Eye of the Alabama Hills Arch is a quick hike or drive from the popular Mobius Arch just off Movie Flat Road. The rocks around the arch offer outstanding views of the surrounding Alabama Hills and Sierra Mountains. To get to the arch follow the directions for Mobius Arch which is a great firs...Read more -
Bishop, California
Morgan Pass via Little Lakes Trailhead
5.011.07 mi / 1685.26 ft gainTake the 395 North for 20 miles past Bishop and make a left on Rock Creek Road. Follow this road for 10 miles until you reach the free parking area at the Mosquito Flats Trailhead. Even on a holiday weekend, finding parking wasn’t a problem. The trailhead offers easy access to bathrooms and bear ...Read more -
Bishop, California
Little Lakes Valley Trail
5.03.43 mi / 465.22 ft gainThe Little Lakes Valley located in the John Muir Wilderness provides easy access to spectacular views of High Sierra peaks as well as a long list of beautiful alpine lakes. The area is accessed via the Mono Pass Trail starting from Mosquito Flat/Little Lakes Trailhead. From the trailhead at the...Read more -
Bishop, California
Fish for a Sierra Grand Slam in Little Lakes
Access to this relatively mellow (for the Sierras) trail can be reached via Rock Creek Road off of Highway 395, north of the town of Bishop, California. Following Rock Creek road southwest until its terminus will take you directly to the parking lot and signed trailhead for Little Lakes Valley.Fr...Read more -
Bishop, California
Backpack to Ruby Lake
5.04 mi / 1000 ft gainAt 10,200 feet, the trailhead (Little Lakes Valley) for Ruby Lake is one of the highest (if not the highest) in the Sierra. Meaning you get right to the heart of the mountains quickly. Ruby Lake itself is at 11,200 feet elevation.How to get there: At Tom's Place off of Hwy 395, turn southwest int...Read more
