Lone Pine, Calif.
Lone Pine, Calif., is in the Owen Valley and sits at the foot of the highest mountain in the lower 48 states, Mt. Whitney.
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Lone Pine, Calif. Details
Lone Pine, Calif., in the Owen Valley and sitting at the foot of the highest mountain in the lower 48 states, is centrally located to a number of national and state parks, including the aforementioned Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Mammoth Mountain, Death Valley National Park, and Yosemite National Park. Thus, it is home to the Interagency Visitor Center, an information resource to travelers interested in exploring any of these parks (the center is located at the intersection of Highway 136, which leads into Death Valley National Park via Highway 190, and US 395. Travelers will find ample lodging, food, fuel and other services in Lone Pine, as well. The Lone Pine Film History Museum documents the area's frequent appearance in Hollywood movies, especially westerns.
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2.3 mi away
Mobius Arch
A short trek through the Alabama Hills takes you to this unique rock formation.
5.0 mi away
Trails Motel
Trails Motel offers a convenient base between the towering Sierra Nevada and the dramatic desert landscapes of Death Valley.
5.1 mi away
Mount Whitney
No visit to California would be complete without summiting to the top of the highest mountain in the contiguous United States.
5.2 mi away
Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center
Provides information on everything from visiting Death Valley to scaling the heights of Mt. Whitney.
10.0 mi away
Manzanar National Historic Site
The United States had its own "concentration camps" during World War II: more than 110,000 Japanese Americans were imprisoned.
