FS 31E303

This rewarding route climbs almost 900 feet and drops just over 300 feet in just over 2 miles, offering beautiful views of the surrounding hills and mountains as you drive through meadows with small patches of pine trees throughout. After a mile, you emerge from the forest into a wide open, barren meadow that feels almost like reaching the moon, but with phenomenal views. At mile 1.5, you come out the other side to even more spectacular views of the Eastern Sierras. The trail then descends, providing arguably the best views of the area. The higher you climb, the better the views become, and there can be snow on the hillsides even in August.