Trail Overview
This very narrow, fine-dirt trail is heavily overgrown with little room for vehicles to pass. The route is washed out with frequent ruts and sections reaching up to 10 degrees off-camber. Around 12 inches of clearance is helpful for clearing the overgrown shrubs but is not required. Camping is plentiful throughout, with numerous level, shaded campsites accommodating up to six vehicles each. Around 0.6 miles, expect an 8-inch rock ledge. The fine-dirt surface can become considerably more difficult when wet. This very narrow, fine-dirt trail is heavily overgrown, with little room for vehicles to pass.
Difficulty
This trail is rated Level 2 because of the washed-out ruts, 10-degree off-camber sections, heavy overgrowth, and an 8-inch rock ledge. Around 12 inches of clearance is helpful but not required.
History
Inyo National Forest was established in 1907 and today protects a vast section of the Eastern Sierra surrounding Mammoth Lakes. The area has a long history of Native American use, mining, ranching, and recreation, while its dramatic landscape was shaped by volcanic activity, glaciers, and the uplift of the Sierra Nevada.
