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Aspendell, not Aspendale. In California? Way higher in elevation than Donner Pass & Truckee, this Eastern Sierra granite canyon is located north of Mount Whitney, along the upper portion of Bishop Creek. The large groves of aspen trees can be spectacular in autumn. West of Bishop CA / Hwy 395 @ the dead end Highway 168. You can reach it in less than an hours drive up, from the 395/Main St/Line St intersection... with minimal sightseeing stops along the way.
Mountain
terrain:
high altitude canyon w/ creek, surrounded by much higher elevation granite peaks
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high altitude canyon w/ creek, surrounded by much higher elevation granite peaks
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location:
Inyo County
W of Bishop, CA
Hwy 168, Eastern Sierra
recreation:
parks, forests, rivers & lakes:
aspendell campgrounds
Bishop Park Group Camping
Four Jeffrey Campground Bishop
North Lake Campground
Big Trees Campground
Sabrina Campground
Coyote Flats 4x4 Camping
Buttermilks - Camping & Climbing

description:
Highest elevation cabin community in the Eastern Sierra, west of Bishop and the Three Flags Highway