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This place is worth a stop, if you wanna stay away from the crowds at Bishop CA. Along Hwy 395 the majestic Eastern Sierras run their length, steep granite ridge lines, awesome views & diverse landscapes. The Eastern California Museum here in Independence is excellent & has plenty sites to see for that luxurious, extra long stretch break (from driving too much). Get out & move a little, for more than 5 minutes. How about a picnic & yoga on the lawn next to the creek!

Inyo Mountains Map

Kings Canyon High Co

John Muir Trail Map Set

Kearsarge Pass

independence, California

elevation: 3925'

population: 1,000

zip code: 93526

Desert

terrain:
valley with few trees & great access to mountains

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location:
Inyo County
S of Bishop
on Hwy 395

Independence
lodging

recreation:

backpacking

back roads

camping

fishing

hiking

horse pack trips

mountain biking

High Sierra Hiking Photos

Los Angeles Aquaduct

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Alabama Hills

Manzanar War Relocation Center

Inyo National Forest

Onion Valley Trailhead

Independence Park

Museum in Independence

Dehy Park - Picnic Stop on Hwy 395

Independence Creek

John Muir Wilderness

independence campgrounds

Grays Meadows Campgrounds
Onion Valley Campground
Independence Creek Campground
Taboose Creek Campground
Tinnemaha Campground
Alabama Hills BLM Camping

description:
Owens Valley: Dispersed high desert ranches & small town homes, with creek to valley floor at the base of the majestic Eastern Sierra Nevada mountain range. This is one of those blink & you're already thru it kinda towns on Hwy 395. Sagebrush high desert, minimal greenery & granite alpine bliss all within a few miles of each other. Take the drive way up to Onion Valley for a picnic - or a full day hike, to the teal bluest lakes that only dreams are made of.

Rock Hounding South Along Hwy. 395 near Independence - East on Colosuim Rd. 3 miles - follow power lines 5 miles, South 2 miles to Crystal Ridge, continue into Inyo Mountains. Minerals found - Clear and Smokey Quartz, Amethyst with red tint, Hematite, Snail Fossils.

nearby towns:
Big Pine
Lone Pine
Bishop
Aspendell
Darwin
Panamint Springs
Benton
Ridgecrest
Death Valley

local links:

Inyo County Visitor
760-878-0084
https://inyocountyvisitor.com/

Onion Valley Trailheads
Friends of the Inyo
Eastern Sierra - Highway 395
Onion Valley & Kearsarge Pass Photos
Fort Independence Indians
Eastern Sierra Transit
John Muir Wilderness Hiking Maps
PCT - Pacific Crest Trail Maps
Eastern Sierra Interpretive Assoc.

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