"Lone Pine and the 395" Lone Pine by ambera101

Lone Pine Travel Guide: 133 reviews and 294 photos

You might miss this town on to Mammoth, but if you are an explorer, there is much to see! The beautiful Mount Whitney graces the landscape of this little town. It is a great home base for outdoor adventure, visiting ghost towns and historical sites.

Pros and Cons

Pros:closer to LA than Bishop or Mammoth
Cons:2 days here is enough, then move on!
In a nutshell:endless exploration

Last visit to Lone Pine: Sep 2003
Intro Updated Aug 30, 2007
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Reviews (7)

Cerro Gordo Mining (Ghost) Town - Lone Pine

Cerro Gordo Mining (Ghost) Town Off The Beaten Path (2)

This is a most fabulous place by far. I wanted to see this place for so many years. My father and I had been on a trip... more travel advice

Cruise the Alabama Hills Things to Do (1)

Whether on your way to the Mt. Whitney Portal or just by itself, a drive through the Alabama Hills will take you only 5... more travel advice

Isolated yet Inhabited ghost town - Lone Pine

Isolated yet Inhabited ghost town Off The Beaten Path (2)

Off of hwy 136, just south of Lone Pine, lies the 'ghost town' of Keeler. It was an old town on the now dry Owens Lake,... more travel advice

See the Stars Nightlife (1)

Restaurants close early...there is a bar in town, which doesn't have a name out front, but is marked by lifesize, metal,... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
Eat at The Merry-Go-Round!!
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Comments (7)

36waterfalls Sep 20, 2007 at 6:40 AM Report Abuse

Love the mainpicture! great job!
RickinDutch Sep 20, 2006 at 10:59 AM Report Abuse

Nice job. Lone Pine was always our first stop after hiking Whitney - chow down on real food. Birthday greetings from Alaska!
fabrice Dec 15, 2005 at 12:19 AM Report Abuse

I imagine how peaceful you feel there after leaving los angeles for a while
RedEaredPanda Oct 20, 2004 at 9:23 PM Report Abuse

Didn't know about Haiwee.. Gotta try it out with my float tube sometime.... Which Spinners have you had good luck with?? Thanks for sharing tips.. Rafi
talmid Aug 9, 2004 at 2:33 AM Report Abuse

Hi Amber! So you are a fishergirl, uh?? Great tips! No doubt there are many beautiful places in the LA area. Greetings!
Gavstamp May 19, 2004 at 5:01 AM Report Abuse

Hi, Chris from Scotland here. Drove thru Lone Pine 2 years ago and loved the character of the town (and food). Will be passing thru again this year. Great wee place to visit and have lunch
Yubert Mar 21, 2004 at 12:08 AM Report Abuse

Hey Amber, have you camped at Whitney Portal? I'm impressed!! Check out my Shaver Lake and Big Sur pages for some of my backpacking trips!