Movie Road, Alabama Hills
Total Miles
21.0
Elevation
2,553.46 ft
Duration
2 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Summer
Trail Overview
This scenic loop takes you down the center of Movie Flat, then part way up Mount Whitney to a beautiful picnic area and water falls. We recommend you take a self-guided auto tour on a network of dirt side roads through Movie Flat (see detail map). See unusual rock formations and unique arches; many have been famous backdrops in western movies. "Movie Road Self-Guided Tour" booklet available at Chamber of Commerce and Film History Museum in Lone Pine. Also available as PDF online.
Photos of Movie Road, Alabama Hills
Difficulty
Easy. Main route is mix of graded dirt roads and pavement. Roads through Movie Flat are tight and narrow in spots with a few small hills. No real 4-wheel-drive challenges anywhere.
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