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Respect wildlife at all times. The Eastern Sierra is home to more than 80 species of mammals and is also visited by at least 300 species of birds. If you encounter wildlife, please keep your distance and allow them to move off at their own pace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 7 5 4 4 MANZANAR 3 1 2 .. . . .. . . . . Rock Creek Lakes Resort Rock Creek Lodge Schulman Grove Visitor Center 2 I ndependence 5 1 # w - 9 j j ? . ≈ . . . ; . & . JOHN JOHN MUIR MUIR WILDERNESS WILDERNESS PIPER PIPER MOUNTAIN MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS WILDERNESS DEATH DEATH VALLEY VALLEY NATIONAL NATIONAL PARK PARK INYO INYO MOUNTAINS MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS WILDERNESS JOHN JOHN MUIR MUIR WILDERNESS WILDERNESS S I E R R A N E V A D A M O U N T A I N R A N G E Lone Pine Lone Pine Park Park . L P ine Black Rock Black Rock State State Fish Hatchery Fish Hatchery Tinemaha Tinemaha Reservoir Reservoir Aberdeen Aberdeen Lookout Mtn. Lookout Mtn. EL. 11,261 EL. 11,261 Blanco Blanco Mtn. Mtn. EL. 11,278 EL. 11,278 Mt. Whitney Mt. Whitney EL. 14,494 EL. 14,494 Highest peak in the Highest peak in the contiguous United States contiguous United States DUTCH JOHNS DUTCH JOHNS MEADOW MEADOW South South Lake Lake Cardinal Cardinal Village Resort Village Resort Bishop Bishop Creek Lodge Creek Lodge Lake Lake Sabrina Sabrina Horton Horton Lakes Lakes White Mtn. White Mtn. Research Research Station Station . . . Rock Rock Creek Creek Lake Lake Crowley Lake Crowley Lake RD RD ROCK ROCK CREEK CREEK . 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W E S T GA R D P ASS RD B R I S T L E C O N E A N C I E N T N A T I O N A L Paved Roads and Highways Unpaved Roads (may require 4WD) Motor Touring Route Hiking Trails Wilderness Boundary (NO bicycles or motorized vehicles allowed in designated wilderness) National Park Boundary Winter Road Closure Gate Locked Gate Mine or Quarry Point of Interest, Historic or Geologic Site Eastern Sierra Scenic Byway Kiosk Visitor Center / Information Ranger Station Hospital Roadside Rest Area Picnic Area Year-Round Camping Year-Round RV Camping Parking Photography Vista Point Wildlife Viewpoint q z . g c a h p V v Weir Lake To White Mountain Peak SCALE IN MILES 0 5 2 1 3 4 T o D e a th Valley . h BUTTERMILK BOULDERS TOM'S PLACE Crowley Lake 1 5 Hilton Creek Casa Diablo Mtn. EL. 7,912 Red Mtn. EL. 11,472 Mt. Morgan EL. 13,005 Mt. Stanford EL. 12,851 Rock Creek Lake THE OLD ROAD WINTER WINTER ROAD ROAD CLOSURE CLOSURE WINTER ROAD CLOSURE . 1 . 1 Mt. Huntington EL. 12,405 Mono Pass EL. 12,000 LITTLE LAKES VALLEY - Mt. Mills EL. 13,451 Mt. Abbot EL. 13,704 Mt. Dade Bear Creek Spire EL. 13,720 ITALY PASS EL. 12,300 Round Valley Peak EL. 11,943 Tungsten Mine Mt. Tom EL. 13,652 ROUND VALLEY . - . V - PINE CREEK PASS Millpond Park Rocking K . - FOUR GABLES EL. 12,691 MT. HUMPHREYS EL. 13,986 WINTER WINTER ROAD ROAD CLOSURE CLOSURE WINTER ROAD CLOSURE Starlight FIVE BRIDGES RD River White Mtn. Ranger Station Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau City Park Eastern Sierra Air Izaak Walton Park White Mtn. Research Station Basin Mtn. EL. 13,240 Grouse Mtn. EL. 8,067 PIUTE PASS EL. 11,423 Mt. Emerson EL. 13,225 Lake Sabrina Cardinal Village Resort Bishop Creek Lodge Parchers Resort WINTER WINTER ROAD ROAD CLOSURE CLOSURE WINTER ROAD CLOSURE Intake 2 Aspendell North Lake South Lake Creekside RV Park Lookout Mtn. EL. 11,261 Mt. Darwin EL. 13,830 Mt. Powell EL. 13,356 Mt. Gilbert EL. 13,103 Mt. Johnson EL. 12,868 Mt. Goode EL. 13,092 BISHOP PASS EL. 11,972 Mt. Agassiz EL. 13,893 North Palisade EL. 14,242 Kid Mtn. EL. 11,896 Middle Palisade EL. 14,040 The Thumb EL. 13,388 Birch Mtn. EL. 13,655 Mt. Bolton Brown EL. 13,655 Split Mtn. EL. 14,058 Cardinal Mtn. EL. 13,397 TABOOSE PASS EL. 11,500 Striped Mtn. EL. 13,160 Mt. Pinchot EL. 13,495 Goodale Mtn. EL. 12,790 Mt. Perkins EL. 12,591 Colosseum Mtn. EL. 12,450 Sawmill Pt. EL. 9,416 SAWMILL PASS Mt. Baxter EL. 13,125 BAXTER PASS EL. 12,320 Diamond Peak EL. 13,126 Black Mtn. EL. 13,289 Dragon Peak EL. 12,995 Kearsarge Peak EL. 12,598 KEARSARGE PASS EL. 11,823 University Peak EL. 13,632 Mt. Bradley EL. 13,289 Mt. Keith EL. 13,977 Junction Peak EL. 13,888 SHEPHERD PASS Mt. Williamson EL. 14,375 Mt. Tyndall EL. 14,018 Mt. Versteeg EL. 13,470 Trojan Peak EL. 13,950 Mt. Barnard EL. 13,990 Tunnabora Peak EL. 13,565 Mt. Russell EL. 14,086 Whitney Portal EL. 8,371 Mt. Whitney EL. 14,494 Highest peak in the contiguous United States Winnedumah Paiute Monument EL. 8,369 Mazourka Peak EL. 9,413 WESTGARD PASS EL. 7,271 Blanco Mtn. EL. 11,278 County Line Hill EL. 11,229 Campito Mtn. EL. 11,543 Sheep Mtn. EL. 12,497 Piute Mtn. EL. 12,564 CHALFANT VALLEY j w . - w SCHULMAN GROVE Schulman Grove Visitor Center PATRIARCH GROVE Station Peak EL. 10,316 Crooked Creek Laboratory Roberts Ranch Creek Deep Springs College White Mountain City (site) Sierra View Overlook Pinon Blank Mtn. EL. 9,083 Toll House (site) Keough Hot Springs Round Mtn. EL. 11,188 Sugarloaf EL. 11,026 Creek Visitor Center Owens Valley Radio Observatory Klondike Lake Recreation Area Edith Mendenhall Park Zurich (site) Fish Springs State Fish Hatchery Crater Mtn. EL. 6,055 Red Mtn. EL. 5,188 Aberdeen Charlies Butte Black Rock State Fish Hatchery RD Camp Independence (site) Independence Airport Dehy Park RD Kearsarge (site) Seven Pines L one P ine Manzanar Manzanar National National Historic Site Historic Site Manzanar National Historic Site Mt. Whitney Ranger Station Owenyo (site) Lone Pine Airport Lone Pine Station Lone Pine Park Inter-Agency Visitor Center Alabama Hills Recreation Area NO BICYCLES NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES NO BICYCLES NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES 168 Snow Park Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Hiking Mountain Biking Motor Touring Year-Round Fishing Seasonal Fishing (Check regulations for dates and locations) Bouldering or Rock Climbing Recreational Walking Rock Hounding Golf Course Stargazing Bird Watching Elk Viewing Game Bird Hunting Hunting Filming Location Wildflower Viewing Fall Color Viewing WINTER WINTER ROAD ROAD CLOSURE CLOSURE WINTER ROAD CLOSURE B ishop B ishop I N Y O I N Y O N A T I O N A L N A T I O N A L F O R E S T F O R E S T MAZOURKA CANYON FISH SLOUGH NO BICYCLES NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES NO BICYCLES NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES B P ine B ig P ine 5 . 1 . # . 1 . . . ? v V . - . w . h . . . v Farmers Pond . - . Sewer Ponds (call) . . - w . . . w Geologic Site . . h . ; ; . . ah 51# . . . 9 . ? 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WHITNEY FISH HATCHERY FISH HATCHERY 8 TINEMAHA TINEMAHA RESERVOIR RESERVOIR I ndependence 6 6 BISHOP CREEK BISHOP CREEK RECREATION AREA RECREATION AREA 9 9 10 10 LAWS RAILROAD MUSEUM LAWS RAILROAD MUSEUM ANCIENT BRISTLECONE PINE FOREST CHALK BLUFF AND VOLCANIC TABLELAND 11 11 CHALK BLUFF AND VOLCANIC TABLELAND 12 12 PLEASANT VALLEY RESERVOIR PLEASANT VALLEY RESERVOIR 13 13 OWENS RIVER GORGE OWENS RIVER GORGE 395 CHALK BLUFF VOLCANIC TABLELAND ROCK CREEK CANYON BIG PINE CREEK CANYON H ORSESHO E M E AD O W S RD Owens Dry Lake DIAZ LAKE DIAZ LAKE HAIWEE RESERVOIR HAIWEE RESERVOIR ALABAMA HILLS MANZANAR EASTERN CALIFORNIA MUSEUM BILLY LAKE MT. WHITNEY FISH HATCHERY TINEMAHA RESERVOIR BISHOP CREEK RECREATION AREA Lone Pine Peak EL. 12,944 Owens Point EL. 11,374 Wonoga Peak EL. 10,371 395 j j + q Film Museum (coming soon) TUTTLE C R E E K R D ≈ WINTER ROAD WINTER ROAD CLOSURE CLOSURE WINTER ROAD CLOSURE a . p w . 9 . 9 . 9 . 9 . V j - . . . 9 . 9 . ≈ ; a . 9 . a . 9 q . HAPPY & SAD BOULDERS q a j j EAST LINE ST POLETA RD j j j j j j j j j j j Paiute Shoshone Paiute Shoshone Indian Indian Cultural Center Cultural Center Paiute Shoshone Indian Cultural Center j q q . 9 . 9 . 9 . 9 . 9 WINT ER ADV ENTURE MAP EASTERN >> SIERRA >> LEGEND << T IPS Please be careful: As a visitor to the Eastern Sierra, you have a responsibility for your personal safety during activities you might pursue. Natural hazards exist. It is your responsibility to know the hazards involved and to use the proper safety precautions to minimize the inherent risks to your activities. Various laws, regulations and restrictions apply to the activities and areas mentioned on this map, in order to protect natural and cultural resources and for your safety and enjoyment. It is your responsibility to learn and follow applicable laws and restrictions. Contact appropriate agencies for specific information. Before you go… Tell someone the three Ws: WHERE you are going, WHEN you are returning, and WHO you are going with. Be prepared: When enjoying winter recreation, it is your respon- sibility to be aware of winter safety and be prepared for survival. Survival Kit: Check your gear, and make sure it is in good shape. A survival kit is a must. The following equipment could make the difference between adventure and calamity: • A space blanket, a poncho or two large plastic trash bags for emergency shelter • Warm clothes for layering (wool or synthetics are best) • Water, sunglasses and sunscreen • An ensolite pad provides insulation from snow and ice • Whistle for emergency signaling (3 blasts mean “help”) • Waterproof matches or lighter in case you need a fire • Carry a map and compass with you, and know how to use them Avalanches may occur at any time during the winter. None of the routes or areas open to winter use are controlled for avalanche, and it is the responsibility of the user to take any necessary precautions. Avoid mountainous terrain after heavy snowfalls or long periods of high wind. Avoid crossing steep hillsides and entering narrow, steep-sided canyons. If crossing potentially dangerous areas is un- avoidable, one person in the party at a time should cross the danger zone with all others watching until that person crosses safely. Creeks and Lakes: Be aware of snow-covered water courses. Crossing creeks, snow bridges or lakes is dangerous. To assure your safety, stay off frozen lakes. Weather: Be aware of the current conditions. Obtain a weather report before your trip and recognize that conditions can change rapidly in the mountains. Avoid traveling during heavy storms and whiteout conditions. Call 1-800-427-ROAD for Caltrans road conditions. Hypothermia: Caused by exposure to cold aggravated by wetness, wind and exhaustion, hypothermia is a lowering of the inner temperature of the human body, resulting in rapid and progressive mental and physical collapse. Untreated, hypothermia can result in death. Take proper clothing, eat sensibly and carry quick-energy foods. Searches and/or rescues can be difficult and must be timely in a winter environment. Emergency Numbers Inyo County Search and Rescue 760-878-0385 (24 hours) Northern Inyo Hospital (Bishop) 760-873-5811 Southern Inyo Hospital (Lone Pine) 760-876-5501 911 SEE DESCRIPTION ON MAP BACK SEE DESCRIPTION ON MAP BACK SEE DESCRIPTION ON MAP BACK SEE DESCRIPTION ON MAP BACK SEE DESCRIPTION ON MAP BACK SEE DESCRIPTION ON MAP BACK SEE DESCRIPTION ON MAP BACK W ILD LIFE SHARING THE FOREST >> ©JOHN DITTLI ©JOHN DITTLI ©ROB HENDERSON WINTER SAFETY >> SEE DESCRIPTION ON MAP BACK SEE DESCRIPTION ON MAP BACK Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau 690 N. MAIN STREET, BISHOP, CA 93514 888-395-3952 760-873-8405 www.BishopVisitor.com [email protected] ©JANE DOVE JUNEAU/BACCVB PHOTODISC PHOTODISC Bishop Area from Rock Creek to Haiwee Reservoir This Winter Adventure Map was made possible through generous funding provided by: U.S.D.A. Forest Service County of Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce Inyo National Forest Inyo and Visitors Bureau ©2004 BISHOP AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITORS BUREAU No part of this map may be reproduced without written authorization of the Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau. DESIGN/PRODUCTION: Laura Patterson Design COPYWRITING: Dean Stevens COVER PHOTOS: Telemark skiing Mt. Tom ©John Dittli, mountain biking ©John Dittli, fishing ©PhotoDisc The agencies and organizations involved in producing this brochure do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or familial status. ©JOHN DITTLI PHOTODISC INYO COUNTY C A L I F O R N I A BISHOP
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Respect wildlife at all times. The Eastern Sierra is home tomore than 80 species of mammals and is also visited by at least 300species of birds. If you encounter wildlife, please keep your distanceand allow them to move off at their own pace.
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Please be careful: As a visitor to the Eastern Sierra, you have aresponsibility for your personal safety during activities you mightpursue. Natural hazards exist. It is your responsibility to know thehazards involved and to use the proper safety precautions to minimizethe inherent risks to your activities. Various laws, regulations andrestrictions apply to the activities and areas mentioned on this map,in order to protect natural and cultural resources and for yoursafety and enjoyment. It is your responsibility to learn and followapplicable laws and restrictions. Contact appropriate agencies forspecific information.
Before you go… Tell someone the three Ws: WHERE you aregoing, WHEN you are returning, and WHO you are going with.
Be prepared: When enjoying winter recreation, it is your respon-sibility to be aware of winter safety and be prepared for survival.
Survival Kit: Check your gear, and make sure it is in good shape.A survival kit is a must. The following equipment could make thedifference between adventure and calamity:
• A space blanket, a poncho or two large plastic trash bags for emergency shelter
• Warm clothes for layering (wool or synthetics are best)• Water, sunglasses and sunscreen• An ensolite pad provides insulation from snow and ice• Whistle for emergency signaling (3 blasts mean “help”)• Waterproof matches or lighter in case you need a fire• Carry a map and compass with you, and know how
to use them
Avalanches may occur at any time during the winter. None of theroutes or areas open to winter use are controlled for avalanche, andit is the responsibility of the user to take any necessary precautions.
Avoid mountainous terrain after heavy snowfalls or long periodsof high wind. Avoid crossing steep hillsides and entering narrow,steep-sided canyons. If crossing potentially dangerous areas is un-avoidable, one person in the party at a time should cross the dangerzone with all others watching until that person crosses safely.
Creeks and Lakes: Be aware of snow-covered water courses.Crossing creeks, snow bridges or lakes is dangerous. To assure yoursafety, stay off frozen lakes.
Weather: Be aware of the current conditions. Obtain a weatherreport before your trip and recognize that conditions can change rapidly in the mountains. Avoid traveling during heavy storms andwhiteout conditions.
Call 1-800-427-ROAD for Caltrans road conditions.
Hypothermia: Caused by exposure to cold aggravated by wetness,wind and exhaustion, hypothermia is a lowering of the inner temperature of the human body, resulting in rapid and progressivemental and physical collapse. Untreated, hypothermia can result in death. Take proper clothing, eat sensibly and carry quick-energyfoods.
Searches and/or rescues can be difficult and must be timely in awinter environment.
Emergency NumbersInyo County Search and Rescue 760-878-0385 (24 hours)Northern Inyo Hospital (Bishop) 760-873-5811Southern Inyo Hospital (Lone Pine) 760-876-5501911
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Bird and Wildlife ViewingBirders could spend the entire winter exploring different birdingsites and never see all the species that populate or pass through theOwens Valley. At Billy Lake (southeast of Independence off MazourkaCanyon Road) you can see everything from small sage sparrows tomighty red-tail hawks, golden eagles, and turkey vultures.
TinemahaReservoir, located justoff Hwy. 395 about 8miles south of BigPine, is anotherfavorite birding spot.This large, shallowbody of water hosts avariety of water birds,shore birds and fancygulls. During the win-ter it’s not unusual to spy bald eagles and tundra swans in the vicinity.
At Fish Springs, five miles south of Big Pine, you’ll find bothwinged and non-winged critters. The alfalfa fields there are the winterhome for herds of tule elk. The fields and surrounding area are also a great place to spot raptors working the fields. Sparrows and mountainbluebirds like to winter around Fish Springs. And the stream nearthe fish hatchery is a good place to look for ducks, rails, wrens, andsparrows.
Pick up your free Eastern Sierra Birding Trail Map at BishopVisitor Center or at www.easternbirdingtrail.org
Climbing & BoulderingWhile the Owens RiverGorge north of Bishop canbe a bit on the hot side during the summer, it’s arock climber’s delight duringtemperate winter days.Boulderers will find thatwinter is the best time totake on the world-famousboulders of the Buttermilks,the Happy Boulders, andthe Sad Boulders. TheAlabama Hills outside LonePine offer world-class boul-dering and sport climbing,too. And just because thehigh country is covered withsnow doesn’t mean the endof alpine climbing if you arewilling to make long trekson snowshoes or cross country skis. Find more atwww.BishopVisitor.com
Cross Country Skiing & SnowshoeingCross Country skiers and snowshoe enthusiasts have access to someof the most spectacular winter landscapes in the world. You can do therelatively short but beautiful trek from Aspendell to Lake Sabrina ormulti-day snow-camping journeys in the high country wilderness.
Fall ColorsThe fall is a special time in the Owens Valley. The dramatic altitudedifference between the high peaks of the Sierra (including the highestpeak in the 48 contiguous states) and the valley floor makes for anexceptionally long and beautiful fall colors season that typically beginsin September and runs through October and into November.
Whether your fancy leans to quaking aspens at higher altitudeor colorful cottonwoods at lower altitude, the Eastern Sierra is a “leafpeeper’s” paradise. The north fork of Bishop Creek is a popular spot.
Pick up your Fall Color Guide at the Visitor Center in Bishoplocated at the City Park or in Big Pine at the Chamber of Commerce.
Filming LocationsIf you look closely in the background of the 1939 movie classic,Gunga Din, you won’t see the high mountains of India, where themovie was set. What you will see is behind the movie’s stars, DouglasFairbanks Jr. and Cary Grant, the 14,497’ peak of Mt. Whitney.
That movie, like many, many others, was shot in the OwensValley. The Alabama Hills, west of Lone Pine, have been a particularfavorite of filmmakers for decades. Not only can you tour many ofthe old movie locations, but in October Lone Pine hosts an annualfilm festival. It’s three days of movie screenings, tours, and closeencounters with actors who shot on location in the Owens Valley insome of the country’s most memorable movies.
FishingWhether your pleasure is warm water or cold water; flies, lures, orbait, there’s something for everybody in the Owens Valley, even duringthe winter months.
You can fish for trout, bass, and catfish at Diaz Lake andHaiwee Reservoir, and the Owens River south of Bishop. The Owensfrom just below Bishop north to Pleasant Valley Reservoir is afavorite wintertime destination for trout fishers, particularly the WildTrout section just below Pleasant Valley reservoir. And the PleasantValley reservoir is open to shore fishing and float tubing year-round.Remember that fishing regulations are subject to change. Currentfishing reports are available at www.BishopVisitor.com. Check forcurrent regulations.
HikingWarm days and cool nights makes winter day hiking in the OwensValley extra enjoyable. And there is no shortage of places to hike andthings to see along the way. Day hiking is a wonderful way to do someof the other activities listed on this map. Even in the dead of winter,the warm weather in the valley makes day hiking comfortable. Andthe stunning beauty of the Owens Valley makes it worthwhile.
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Hot SpringsWith all this winter activity you might really need a good, hot soak in a natural hot spring. The unique geology of the Owens Valley (it’s thedeepest valley in the United States) created many geothermal hot springsthroughout the valley. One of the more popular is a set of public poolsis located just west of Hwy. 395 on Keough’s Hot Springs Road (about 5 miles south of Bishop).
HuntingThe Owens Valley has a little bit of everything for hunters. Deerseason runs through October and into November in some parts of thevalley. The Pine Creek area and portions of the White Mountains holdgood populations of deer during those months. And fall and earlywinter brings migrations of waterfowl. The Owens River and its asso-ciated lakes and reservoirs are important stopping points for south-bound ducks (including pintails and canvasbacks) and geese. And thesame period is the season for hunting upland game birds, includingmountain quail, chukers, and doves. Remember to check local andstate regulations.
Motor TouringDo you enjoy pleasant, afternoonrides through the country on pavedroads? Or are 4WD tracks moreyour cup of tea? There’s a roadadventure waiting for you in theOwens Valley—a chance to get adifferent look at the geology,wildlife, and beauty that makes theOwens Valley such a special place.
A favorite drive in the southpart of the county is the 12.1 miletrek though Movie Flats in theAlabama Hills. Or you might enjoy the 16 mile trek from Lone Pinenorth on Owenyo Lone Pine Road past the remnants of the old LonePine train Station and narrow gauge train line, ending at ManzanarNational Historic Site, which is now a national landmark. Outside ofBishop take the 33-mile loop through Fish Slough, Red Rock Canyon,and Chidago Canyon to petroglyphs that date back thousands of years.
You can pick up a motor touring guide at the Visitor Center locatedat the City Park in Bishop, or download at www.BishopVisitor.com
Mountain BikingTemperate winter daytime temperatures makes mountain biking anatural sport in the Owens Valley. Trails run the gamut from bonejarring, curving single tracks to easy and enjoyable wider tracks andtrails through gentler terrain.
For gentle rides head to the Alabama Hills or ButtermilkBoulders. Single track enthusiasts will enjoy the Rock Creek biketrail, just north of Bishop.
Museums and GalleriesIf you’re in the mood for some indoor adventuring, there’s a lot to seeand do in the Owens Valley. The Eastern California Museum inIndependence features the artistry of local Paiute and ShoshoneIndians, relics from the nearby Manzanar Relocation Center, andother artifacts that tell the fascinating story of the History of theOwens Valley. In Bishop you can take an Art Walk and visit no fewerthat eight art galleries. Highlights of the walk include Mountain LightGallery and the Inyo Council For the Arts (ICA). Mountain Light,located in the historic Bank Building, houses the life works of the latelegendary photographer, Galen Rowell. And the ICA gallery showcasesthe dynamic art of Owens Valley residents. Five miles north ofBishop, just off Hwy. 6, you can explore another aspect of local histo-ry At the Laws Railroad Museum. Here you’ll find 11 acres of won-derful exhibits, including the original narrow-gauge railroad depot thatserved the area between 1883 and 1959.
PhotographyConsidering the natural beauty of the region, it’s no wonder that somany world-class photographers visit—and live in—the Owens Valley.You can make stunning photographs here, ranging from sweepinglandscapes to intimate wildlife portraits. Most any of the locationsmarked on this map are an outdoor photographer’s studio.
Spring WildflowersThe Owens Valley comes alive in the spring, and in good years thereis a bumper-crop of wildflowers. Division Creek, southwest of Aberdeenat the very base of the Sierra, there are tremendous fields of beautifullupines. On the outskirts of Bishop, east of Hwy 395 on BrockmanLane, gigantic fieldsof wild iris make anannual appearance.And on the rim of theOwens George, about13 miles north ofBishop and just westof Hwy. 395, are alter-nating fields of desertpaintbrush, whitelayia, and eveningsnow, resulting inbreathtaking splashesof color across analready breathtakinglandscape.
1 North and South Haiwee ReservoirsNorth Haiwee Reservoir has a surface area of approximately
600 acres. South Haiwee Reservoir is slightly larger, with a water surface area of approximately 800 acres. Black bass, rainbow trout,brown trout, bluegill, carp and channel catfish populate both reservoirs,and many animals, including mule deer, bobcat and coyote, use themas watering holes. These large bodies of water also attract scores ofdifferent species of birds.
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Directions: There are a number of routes heading east off Hwy. 395to North and South Haiwee. The two most obvious are to take NorthHawiee Road to reach the north reservoir and South Haiwee Road toget to the south reservoir.
2 Diaz LakeA massive earthquake rocked the Owens Valley, the area
surrounding Lone Pine in particular, in 1872. A happy byproduct ofthis calamity is Diaz Lake, which formed when the earthquakeopened a depression in the earth, which subsequently filled withwater. Today Diaz Lake is a popular day use area. There’s also a nicecampground on the western shore.
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Directions: Diaz Lake is on the west side of Hwy. 395, 3 miles south of Lone Pine.
3 Alabama HillsSome people have mistakenly called these rounded, weath-
ered hills the oldest mountains in the United States. They are actuallythe same age as the sharp and jagged Sierra Nevada mountain range.Both were formed 100 million years ago by a violent uplifting of theearth. But the Alabamas were buried for millions of years. Water seepedinto fissures and caused the granite blocks to disintegrate. The resultis the beautiful rounded landscape that lies just west of Lone Pine.
Today the Alabamas are a popular winter playground, offering avariety of recreational opportunities. Dozens of movies, televisionshows, and commercials have been filmed in the Alabama Hills.
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Directions: There are many ways to access the Alabama Hills. Themost obvious starting point is the in the middle of Lone Pine at theintersection of Hwy. 395 and Whitney Portal Road. Go west on WhitneyPortal Road. From there you have your choice of a number of routes.
4 Manzanar National Historic SiteManzanar has a long and varied history. Paiute and Shoshone
peoples called the area home for centuries. A cattle ranching homesteadlocated there in the late nineteenth century. Soon a small town sproutedat the site. By the early 1900s the town of Manzanar became a thriving,albeit short-lived, community—the Los Angeles Department of Waterand Power’s land-purchasing program spelled the end of the tiny village.The land remained vacant until the outbreak of World War II whenit became one of ten relocation centers where people of Japanesedescent were held. Today it’s an 814-acre National Historic Siteadministered by the National Park Service. Efforts are underway torestore much of the camp buildings and area.
At the camp entrance you can pick up a tour map for a three-mile self-guided auto tour of the camp. Be sure to visit the interpre-tive center located in the camp’s historic gym.
On the last Saturday of April former internees, their descendants,friends, and the general public hold a pilgrimage near the cemeterymonument. There are also educational presentations and ceremonieson that day.
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Directions: Manzanar is 7 miles north of Lone Pine on the west sideof Hwy. 395. Call 760-878-2932 for more information.
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10 Laws Railroad MuseumIn the late 1800s the Carson and Colorado Railroad
Company built a railroad from Mound House, Nevada to Keeler,California. One of its stops was Laws. In 1961 the railroad ceasedoperation. Of the many buildings that had sprung up around the railroad, only the depot, agent's house, oil and water tanks, and theturntable survived. Today those artifacts stand with other buildingsand exhibits on the grounds of this 11-acre museum. Other buildingsinclude an old time doctor's office, an agent's house and a carriagehouse.
Open 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. daily except New Years, Thanksgivingand Christmas. There is no charge for admission, but donations areaccepted. Call 760-873-5950 for more information.
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Directions: From Bishop take Hwy. 6 north. After 4.5 miles turnright onto Silver Canyon Road. The museum is on the right.
11 Chalk Bluffs and the Volcanic TablelandsThe Volcanic Tablelands formed 750,000 years ago by
enormous eruptions of glowing volcanic ash. Today the tablelands,and the area known as chalk bluffs at their southern edge, is anoutdoor enthusiast’s delight. Fishing, hiking, birding, photography,climbing—you’ll find all that and more in this area.
The Happy and Sad Boulders have become popular with climbers(if you visit these ecologically sensitive areas use only existing accesstrails and avoid damaged or eroding slopes).
The Owens River, running along the base of the tablelands,is open year-round to fishing. A portion of this section of the river is designated as a Wild Trout area with special regulations. It’s a 3.3-mile stretch running from the footbridge in the Pleasant ValleyCampground to the redwood sport fishing regulations sign. Fishinghere is limited to artificial lures with barbless hooks only, and no takeis permitted. The California Department of Fish and Game estimatesa density of 2,000-5,000 fish per mile in the Wild Trout area, makingit one of the state’s more productive fisheries.
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Directions: From Bishop take Highway 395 north. Turn right onPleasant Valley Road and proceed to Chalk Bluffs Road. Turn right.
12 Pleasant Valley ReservoirIf you prefer still water fishing, Pleasant Valley Reservoir is
the place for you (there’s actually good stream fishing in the channelbetween the power plant at the west end of Pleasant Valley and thereservoir). This body of water is open to shore fishing and float tubesall year. The Blake Jones Trout Derby is held here every March.Contestants have a chance to win over $10,000 in prizes. The reservoir is also a popular birding site.
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& Hunting . Star Gazing
Directions: From Bishop take Highway 395 north. Turn right onPleasant Valley Road intersection, turn right and proceed to theparking lot at the base of the dam.
13 Owens River GorgeClimbers will find routes of all description in the Owens
River Gorge. In the spring the rim of the gorge is teeming with wildflowers. And fishermen will find feisty trout in the OwensRiver—open all year in this section—in the bottom of the gorge.
Activities: . Birding v Wildlife Viewing
? Climbing j Fishing
w Hiking 9 Motor Touring
V Photography - Mountain Biking
Directions: From Bishop, drive approximately 14 miles north onHwy. 395. Take the Gorge Road east, turn left (north) on the GorgeParallel Road.
5 Eastern California MuseumThe museum was founded in 1928. Its exhibits include art by
local Owens Valley Paiute and Shoshone Native Americans. You can alsolearn more about the history of Manzanar. There is also a collection ofhistoric agricultural and mining implements, including examples of theequipment used in the building of the Los Angeles Aqueduct. Themuseum gift shop offers a wide selection of educational material regardingInyo County and the Eastern Sierra. The museum is open Wednesdaythrough Monday from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. There is no admission fee, butdonations are accepted. Call 760-878- 0258 for more information.
Activities: . Museums and Art Galleries
Directions: Three blocks west of Hwy. 395 at 155 N. Grant Street.
6 Billy LakeLike Diaz Lake, the 1872 Lone Pine earthquake created this
lake. It is now a wildlife wetland, and winter home to a dazzling varietyof wildlife and birds. And it’s a popular warm-water fishing hole.
Activities: . Birding v Wildlife Viewing
j Fishing w Hiking
& Hunting V Photography
Directions: From Hwy. 395 in Independence, turn east on MazourkaValley road. Go approximately 3.2 miles. Turn left on unsigned dirtroad. Continue .8 miles to Billy Lake.
7 Mt. Whitney Fish HatcheryThis unlikely French Tudor-style building was built in 1916.
It was the result of an order from a California Fish and Game Commissioner:“A building that would match the mountains, would last forever, and bea show place for all time.” The facility originally produced trout fingerlingfor planting throughout the state. It’s now used for brood stock, producing15 million golden, brown, and rainbow trout eggs annually. It is opendaily from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. You can also feed the trout!
Activities: . Birding v Wildlife Viewing a Camping
w Hiking 9 Motor Touring
V Photography - Mountain Biking
Directions: Two miles north of Independence on Hwy. 395, turn weston Fish Hatchery Road. The hatchery is up one mile on the right.
8 Tinemaha ReservoirThis reservoir was formed when the Los Angeles Department
of Water and Power built a small earthen dam across the in the OwensRiver at the Poverty Hills. Today the reservoir holds up to 16,300 acre-feet of water.
Many people think that this is Inyo County's best location to seewaterfowl and shorebirds. You can see large numbers of ducks, geese,and American white pelicans during migration. Bald eagles usually winterhere. You might also see tule elk in the fields west of the reservoir.
Tinemaha is also a popular fishing spot. The California Departmentof Fish and Game plants more than 5,000 rainbow trout in the OwensRiver below the dam each year. This section is also home to warmwater species such as largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish.
Activities: . Birding v Wildlife Viewing
j Fishing w Hiking
& Hunting V Photography
Directions: Turn east on Elna Road, 8 miles south of Big Pine. Follow the sign to the parking area.
9 Bishop Creek Recreation AreaThe Bishop Creek canyon is a collection of sloping canyons,
moraines, cirques and knife-sharp ridges and is also known for its won-drous cross country skiing. And although it’s a short drive from downtownBishop, it’s vegetation and climate is dramatically different from theOwens Valley floor. Here you’ll find an alpine paradise of pine andaspen forests, cascading streams, and jagged mountains peaks.
The waters of Bishop Creek (as well as South Lake, Intake Two,Lake Sabrina, and North Lake) are prime fishing spots in the fall (thecreek and all four lakes are closed to fishing during winter months).
The stands of aspen found throughout the canyon offer dramaticcolor changes in the fall, too. During the winter the area is a popularone for all sorts of winter sports. During the spring you can find gorgeous fields of wildflowers. While the creek is often too high forgood fishing in the springtime, the lakes offer wonderful fishing opportunities. The small community of Aspendell is a popular year-round birding area.
Activities: . Birding v Wildlife Viewing j Fishing
. Fall Colors ? Bouldering or Rock Climbing
w Hiking 9 Motor Touring
V Photography . Spring wildflowers
1 Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
Directions: Take West Line Street (SR 168) west out of Bishop.Chains are often required during snowstorms. Even in clear weatherbeware of ice on the roads. Portions of the roads in Bishop creek arenot cleared of snow during the winter, so South Lake, Lake Sabrina,and North Lake are not accessible by car during the winter.
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Snowshoe adventure©PHOTODISC
North Lake fall color©JOHN DITTLI
Sage grouse©ROB HENDERSON
Columbine and lupine©ROB HENDERSON
Mountain biking along Coyote Ridge©JOHN DITTLI
Owens River Gorge©MARTY HORNICK
Eastern Sierra fall fly fishing©JOHN DITTLI
Manzanar National Historic Site©JOHN DITTLI
Mt. Whitney and the Alabama Hills©STEPHEN INGRAM
Laws Museum©LONDIE G. PADELSKY
Bishop Creek Canyon©ROB HENDERSON
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