The 10 Best Things to do in Lone Pine, California (CA)

April 24, 2022 Janean Rudisill

Lone Pine is a census designated place (CDP) in Inyo County, California, United States. Lone Pine is located 16 miles (26 km) south-southeast of Independence, at an elevation of 3727 feet (1136 m). The population was 2,035 at the 2010 census, up from 1,655 at the 2000 census. The town is located in the Owens Valley, near the Alabama Hills. From possible choices of urban, rural, and frontier, the Census Bureau identifies this area as "frontier". The local hospital, Southern Inyo Hospital, offers standby emergency services. On March 26, 1872, the very large Lone Pine earthquake destroyed most of the town and killed 27 of its 250 to 300 residents.
Restaurants in Lone Pine

1. Mount Whitney Trail

Whitney Portal Road, Lone Pine, CA 93545 http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTSw8jAwgAykeaxcN4jhYG_h4eYX5hPgYwefy6w0H24dcPNgEHcDTQ9_PIz03VL8iNMMgycVQEAIzTHkw!/dl3/d3/L2dJQSEvUUt3QS9ZQnZ3LzZfME80MEkxVkFCOTBFMktTNUJIMjAwMDAwMDA!/
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5.0 based on 119 reviews

Mount Whitney Trail

Scenic hiking trail on Mt. Whitney.

Reviewed By Susie1028 - San Diego, United States

Summiting Mt Whitney is on every hiker’s bucket list. At 14,505 feet, it’s the highest point in the lower 48. The hike to get there on the main Whitney Trail is 22 miles with 6,000 feet of elevation gain. You can day hike it or backpack it, but you will need a permit (lottery May 1-November 1, self issued otherwise). It is a clear and established trail, though additional skills and equipment are necessary for safe travel when snow and ice are present. The trail is usually relatively snow-free from late June to mid-October. You can hike as far as Lone Pine Lake (about 2.7 miles each way) without a permit.

2. Horseshoe Meadow Trail

Lone Pine, CA
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Horseshoe Meadow Trail

3. Lone Pine Lake

Whitney Portal Rd, Lone Pine, CA 93545 http://www.mountwhitneyportal.com
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Lone Pine Lake

4. Mobius Arch Loop Trailhead

Movie Flat Rd, Lone Pine, CA 93545
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

Mobius Arch Loop Trailhead

Reviewed By 535mikeg - Aptos, United States

This is a short (.6m) loop that takes you to three very photogenic arches. There is a slight elevation drop and gain- not much.

5. Alabama Hills

Lone Pine, CA +1 888-361-3731 http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/bishop/scenic_byways/alabamas.html
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4.5 based on 745 reviews

Alabama Hills

Located near Lone Pine, these hills form the gateway to Mount Whitney, and are a favorite location for movies and television.

Reviewed By 75rover - Abingdon, United Kingdom

All the old cowboy films & series were made here Ye Ha take a trip back in time visit the museum & take a drive to the Alabama hills only a short drive away 5min Howdy Partner

6. Lone Pine Creek

Whitney Portal Road, Lone Pine, CA
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Lone Pine Creek

Small, comfortable campground site located past the rock formations in the Alabama Hills.

Reviewed By tlK9742XM - San Diego, United States

If you’re passing through Lone Pine or staying around for a while it’s worth your time to take a drive on Whitney portal drive up to the top of the hill. you’ll see a beautiful waterfall, lovely trails ,and just awesome breathtaking scenery really. it’s not gonna take you a lot of time to make the trip ...linger as long as you want or just take the drive and head back down. really awesome views and beautiful scenery.

7. Museum of Western Film History

701 South Main, Lone Pine, CA 93545 +1 760-876-9909 [email protected] http://www.museumofwesternfilmhistory.org
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Museum of Western Film History

The Museum of Western Film History is America’s leading institution of Western Film history that pays tribute to the legendary heroes and heroines of America’s West. Founded in 2006 the museum, located in Lone Pine, Ca, collects, preserves and exhibits a broad and diverse collection of western film memorabilia associated with the American western film genre. Film programs, artifact preservation and exhibits, including interpretive projects and displays, provide narrative support for the movies, actors, directors, producers and most importantly, the landscapes that served as a canvas for their stories. In addition, the Museum supports the annual Lone Pine Film Festival on Columbus Day weekend. The Festival features screenings, panels, western authors, entertainment and guided Alabama Hills tours of movie site locations where Hollywood’s biggest western stars performed and of the landscape that has been the venue to over 700 films and 1000 television commercials.

Reviewed By cfproudfit

Lone Pine California is a place most people just pass through. A stop at the Western Film History Museum is a real touch of the past from John Wayne, Hopalong Cassidy, Gene Autry, and the props from Tremmors you will find it there. Stage coaches old cars from movies to guns and clothes that the cowboy stars wore. very interesting place with a short film of forgotten HEROS

8. Eastern Sierra InterAgency Visitor Center

US 395 & State Route 136 1 Mile South of Lone Pine, Lone Pine, CA 93545 +1 760-876-6200 http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/inyo/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5192379
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Eastern Sierra InterAgency Visitor Center

Reviewed By tkuhnau

We received plenty of help with our questions. The facility was well laid out and clean. They had a very nice gift shop.

9. Owens River

California Highway 136, Lone Pine, CA
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Owens River

Reviewed By Chuck8700 - Riverside, United States

The Owens River runs along the Eastern side of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. Thais portion of the Owens is East of Lone Pine. The river is scenic, it also offers fishing for trout and other species of fish. There is fairly good access via LA DWP lands on mostly dirt roads.

10. Lone Pine Rock & Gift

235 S Main St, Lone Pine, CA 93545 +1 760-876-1010 [email protected] http://lonepinerocksandgifts.com
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Lone Pine Rock & Gift

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