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Soak in Keough Hot Springs Creek
Bishop, California
...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 camping resort. That’s personally not for me, so I didn't check that out. The two minute walk from the ga...
Druid Stones
Bishop, California
5.18 mi
/ 2067 ft gain
Druid Stones is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Bishop, California.
Big Pine to Schulman Grove
Big Pine, California
22.98 mi
/ 6519 ft gain
Big Pine to Schulman Grove is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Big Pine, California.
Poleta Canyon and Silver Canyon OHV Loop
Bishop, California
34.43 mi
/ 7831 ft gain
Poleta Canyon and Silver Canyon OHV Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Bishop, California.
Trout Fishing in the Owens River
Big Pine, California
3.0
Surrounded by the Sierra Nevada, Inyo, and White Mountains, the Owens River Valley is picturesque and home to some quality trout fishing on the Owens River. If you like to pair photography with fishing then this is the ideal location for you - the color pallet is beautiful, especially in the winter.To get to Owens River, start in Big Pine, CA and take the 168 towards the Ancient Bristlecone Pin...
Baker Lake via Coyote Valley, 32E303, and 32E301 Roads
Bishop, California
42.97 mi
/ 7306 ft gain
Baker Lake via Coyote Valley, 32E303, and 32E301 Roads is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Bishop, California.
Bishop Dual Sport Ride
Bishop, California
346.16 mi
/ 35233 ft gain
Bishop Dual Sport Ride is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Bishop, California.
Run or Hike to First and Second Lake via Big Pine Creek North Fork
Bishop, California
5.0
10 mi
/ 3000 ft gain
The North Fork of Big Pine Creek is often cited as having the most unbelievable scenery reachable in a single day. And it's hard to disagree.
The Big Pine Creek North Fork trail is just minutes outside of Big Pine off the 395. If going in the winter, access to the trailhead can be closed off, so always be sure to check conditions with the governing agency before going.
From the start, this trai...
Fourth Lake via Big Pine Creek North Fork Trail
Big Pine, California
4.0
12.6 mi
/ 3205 ft gain
From Big Pine, you'll turn onto Crocker St. to head towards the mountains. Once you are about 11 miles down the road you will see a sign and a turnoff on the right for trailhead parking. That is where you are going to want to park if you are staying overnight but you can continue to where the road dead-ends if you are just doing a day hike. There are bear boxes their to store anything extra you...
Places to stay
Big Pine, California
Big Pine Creek Campground
Overview
Big Pine Creek Campground, surrounded by sprawling meadows and towering trees, is perfectly situated in the scenic Big Pine Cany...
Big Pine, California
Big Pine Canyon
Overview
Big Pine Canyon Recreation Area includes two group campground sites. Named for glaciers that can be seen at the end of the valle...
Big Pine, California
Upper Sage Flat
Overview
Take the family to Upper Sage for a pleasant camping trip along the banks of Big Pine Creek. Here, visitors can experience the b...
White Mountain Road
Grandview Campground
Grandview Campground is nestled in low hills covered with Pinyon and Juniper. A large open area in the middle of the campground gives a t...
Big Pine, California
Cedar Flat Group Campground
Overview
Cedar Flat Group sites are popular with academic institutions for geology field trips. With no nearby light sources, the night s...
South Lake Road
Table Mountain (Inyo)
Overview
Table Mountain Group Campground is located 18 miles southwest of Bishop, California, along the South Fork of Bishop Creek. Here,...
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