Alabama hills lone pine ca 7608764444 mount whitney. Inyo national forest has 320 trails in the vicinity, including 297 hiking trails, 276 for walking and 311 for other activities. Usda forest service fsgeodata clearinghouse standard map. The inyo national forest is located in eastcentral california and western nevada. Archived from the original pdf on october 28, 2012. Map for rock creek trails pdf download rock creek is a top destination for autumn colors in october. Download the highresolution version in hikepack for free and use it completely offline.
Requires a free download of the avenza pdf maps app. Click the button below to go back to the previous page. There are 69 developed campgrounds of which 59 meet the selection criteria all in california. Mono pass trail includes ruby lake, but does not include other parts of little lakes valley. Another mono pass is on the border of yosemite national park.
Inyo national forest wilderness areas which are exempt from this order are hoover, john muir, ansel adams, boundary peak, white mountains, golden trout, and south sierra. Alltrails has 122 great hiking trails, running trails, mountain biking trails and more, with handcurated trail maps and driving directions as well. Sequoia and kings canyon national parks created date. In late 2019, the forest service released a final plan for these 1. Search for bloody canyon trail on the inyo national forest side or parker pass trail from yosemite. Current fees for all inyo campgrounds including group and horse can be found on the inyo national forest website or by calling 7609245500. National forest area extending 165 miles along the californianevada border and includes 1. Objections to the inyo national forest plan revision. National forest visitor maps provide an overview of recreational uses, trails, roads. The national forest contains the eastern john muir wilderness and the ansel adams wilderness areas the forest hosts superlatives, including. The latitude and longitude coordinates of inyo national forest are 37. Inyo mountains wilderness bureau of land management. The inyo national forest, in the eastern sierra nevada, provides incredible recreational opportunities including hiking, fishing, skiing, and more.
Inyo county parks and recreation operates several lower elevation campgrounds that offer fishing and the creeks are regularly stocked with alpers trophy trout during the fishing season. You can see the peak from lone pine, and whitney portal road heading west out of town is the access point for hiking trips. Draft revised forest plan 7 for the inyo national forest chapter 1. The us forest service publishes a variety of map products to help you plan your next adventure or enjoy your next visit. This webbased system is relatively easy to use and has the benefit of being instantaneous, unlike the. Inyo national forest maps, eastern sierra camping, mammoth.
If you think you are close to wilderness, please ride east away from the boundary. Map, inyo national forest, california, nevada, sequoia. Mammoth lakes, mono divide inyo and sierra national forests map. The inyo covers parts of the eastern sierra nevada of california and the white mountains of california and nevada. Hikes and trails in inyo national forest and the eastern. Two group campgrounds are available by reservation.
Owens river road offers dozens of dispersed camping areas within inyo national forest. Forest service or blm may be exempt from the special orders, as. National forest offices do not sell fishing licenses. Interactive visitor map forest service visitor map. Inyo national forest ohv off road driving map view full map. John muir wilderness, sequoiakings canyon wilderness. Inyo and sierra national forests, national parks backcountry, sequoia and kings canyon national parks, california catalog record only relief shown by contours and spot heights. The favorite stomping grounds of john muir, inyo national forest is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the country jagged peaks, glacial lakes, rushing rivers, and huge aspen groves.
The public should be aware that many of the forest roads, trails, and wilderness areas are not. Many of these routes originate in inyo national forest and permits are obtained through recreation. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Located right off us395, about 6 miles north of mammoth lakes, and about 6 miles south of june lake loop, this area is free for rv camping with a generous 28day camping limit. Inyo national forest is a united states national forest covering parts of the eastern sierra. With the increasing popularity of the classic john muir trail jmt, which goes from happy isles in yosemite national park to mt. Forest service inyo national forest, bishop, california. The inyo national forest, in the eastern sierra nevada, provides incredible.
The inyo national forest currently shares in managing seven wildernesses. Some of our bristlecone pines are nearly 5,000 years old and still living. The sopa report opens in a separate browser window. Best trails in inyo national forest california alltrails. The forest is located to the east of bishop and big pine in the white mountains, close to the californianevada border. Introduction location the inyo national forest is one of eighteen national forests in california. T he inyo national forest in california features some of the most iconic wild places in the eastern sierra nevada. Inyo national forest california 2020 all you need to. The national forest foundation, chartered by congress, engages americans in communitybased and national programs that promote the health and public enjoyment of the 193millionacre national forest system, administers private gifts of funds. Inyo national forest inyo natio l fores t inyo national forest i a natio l forest giant sequoia nm giant sequoia nm 0 0 20 kilometers 20 miles north.
This interactive travel map supplements the corresponding motor vehicle use map mvum by displaying on detailed color maps the national forest system nfs roads, nfs trails, and areas on nfs lands that are designated for motor vehicle use on that mvum, as well as nearby points of interest. This objection covers a variety of issues related to resources affected by the revised forest plan. Inyo national forest topo map in mono county, california. Detailed descriptions of campgrounds in the inyo national forest. At 48,601 acres, it is a fairly small wilderness area, accessible from yosemite national park. Best ohv off road driving trails in inyo national forest alltrails. We wandered down the wrong path and cant seem to find the page youre looking for. Inyo national forest borders sequoia national park and contains several trails that cross the bother into the national parks breathtaking backcountry. Deciphering the inyo national forest permit system inga. Anyone who is interested in visiting inyo national forest can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above.
Every effort is made to provide accurate and up to date information, but we cannot be responsible for errors or for changes that may have occurred since. National forest visitor maps provide an overview of recreational uses, trails, roads, streams. Interactive travel map united states forest service. The map displayed above is for illustrative purposes only. Pleasant valley campground provides yearround fishing in the owens river and. In california, the forest is comprised of 1,839,887 acres while 60,656 acres are located in nevada. Forest service inyo national forest, bishop, ca 2020. The area reaches a high point on keynot peak, at about 11,000 feet, and separates the owens valley on the west from the saline valley on the east. Inyo national forest 351 pacu lane, suite 100 bishop, ca 93514 7608732400 links. Inyo national forest there are seven forest service campgrounds in reds meadow valley. Overview the northsouth inyo mountains comprise a high and vast desert range, and the isolated and pristine wilderness that bears their name encompasses a large portion of this sheerly rugged terrain. Forest service inyo national forest posts facebook. Owens river road dispersed camping inyo national forest.
The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is lee vin which is approximately 11 miles away and has an elevation of 6,797 feet 1,054 feet lower than inyo national forest. Inyo national forest covering parts of the eastern sierra nevada and the inyo mountains of california, and the white mountains of california and nevada. The forest hosts several superlatives, including mount whitney, the highest point in the contiguous united states, boundary peak, highest point in nevada, and the ancient bristlecone. The longest trail in inyo national forest is pacific crest trail a wellknown trail measuring 97. The inyo national forest is home to the ancient bristlecone pine forest, home to the oldest living trees in the world. Whitney, more people are utilizing alternate routes. Free topomap inyo national forest and surroundings. These images are presented to visually assist you in locating open riding areas. We are deeply invested in securing a forest plan for the inyo national forest that protects important natural resources and provides for people. You can purchase national forest visitor maps and a variety of other maps.
It is your responsibility to know where you are riding at all times. Fire restrictions in the inyo national forest mono. Inyo national forest is a national forest in john muir wilderness, ca, nv. The inyo nf is working on preparing the inyo national forest assessment report and anticipates this will be complete by december, 20. The current sopa report contains a list of proposed actions that will begin or are currently undergoing environmental analysis and documentation. First established as a primitive area in 1931, then a wild area in 1957, the hoover wilderness was one of the original members of the national wilderness preservation system. Timber suitability map for the inyo national forest 156. The gps map progressively increases detail as you zoom in to prevent information overload. Inyo national forest north us forest service r5 avenza maps. Inyo national forest is a united states national forest covering parts of the eastern sierra nevada of california and the white mountains of california and nevada. The west slope of the mountain is in sequoia national park, the summit is the south end of the john muir trail, and the east slope is in the inyo national forest. Resorts, pack stations, recreation residences and other sites operated under special use permit from the u. Inyo national forest topo map, mono county ca crestview area.
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