Casa Diablo Mountain FS S134

Total Miles
3.8

Technical Rating

Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This challenging trail wanders around and over the Casa Diablo Mountain. It climbs 700 feet from the valley floor. It is sandy and rocky with some steep spots which can be very challenging when snow covered. The views are stunning of the Eastern Sierras and the White and Glass Mountains on the other side. Parts of the trail are very narrow and tight. Would be very challenging for a wide vehicle or trailer. High clearance 4x4 is a must.

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Difficulty

This trial has narrow sections, ruts, rocky sections, and off-camber sections. There is a steep section, which is challenging when wet or snow-covered.

History

From 1878 to 1881 it was a stage stop along the Bishop Creek-Bodie state route, a vital relay station for supplies, mail and equipment en route to the mining camps of Mammoth City, Mill City, Mineral Park and Pine City. Unfortunately, when those mines failed, Casa Diablo faltered.

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Status Reports

Ran from south to north connecting Casa Diablo to Kona Crossing. Nothing too difficult but there were a number of steep and rocky sections to keep it interesting. Great views, but this trail doesn’t get you to a true summit or ridge line like I hoped. Lots of narrow pin-striping sections.