Lee Vining Canyon National Forest Scenic Byway
Inyo National Forest, Mono County, CA
Point-to-point trail in Inyo National Forest, Mono County, CA. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 12 mi (19.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,130 ft (954 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 25 min
- High point
- 9,941 ft (3,030 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Visitor center: Lee Vining Ranger Station 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Campsite 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 5.7 mi (9.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 7.2 mi (11.7 km) from start
- Trailhead: Warren Fork Trailhead 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from start
- Waterfall 8 mi (12.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8 mi (12.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from start
- Historic site: California Historic Civil Engineering Landmark 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Ellery Lake Lookout 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Ellery Campground 9.7 mi (15.5 km) from start
- Trailhead: Nunatak Tioga Tarns Trailhead 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Tioga Lake Campground 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Tioga Lake Overlook 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Lee Vining Canyon National Forest Scenic Byway
How long is Lee Vining Canyon National Forest Scenic Byway?
Lee Vining Canyon National Forest Scenic Byway is 12 mi (19.3 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 25 min. It climbs 3,130 ft (954 m) in total, up to a high point of 9,941 ft (3,030 m).
How hard is Lee Vining Canyon National Forest Scenic Byway?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Lee Vining Canyon National Forest Scenic Byway?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Lee Vining Canyon National Forest Scenic Byway?
Drinking water on the way at 1 mi (1.7 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 9.7 mi (15.6 km), 10.8 mi (17.4 km), 11.3 mi (18.2 km).
Is Lee Vining Canyon National Forest Scenic Byway shaded?
No shade: full sun.
Can you bring a dog on Lee Vining Canyon National Forest Scenic Byway?
Yes, dogs are allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Lee Vining Canyon National Forest Scenic Byway?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Lee Vining Canyon National Forest Scenic Byway?
Whoa Nellie Deli, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Shop, 0.2 mi (0.3 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Lee Vining Canyon National Forest Scenic Byway?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Mono Basin N F S A Vis Loop Inyo National Forest · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.4 km)
- Lee Vining Creek Vis Trail Inyo National Forest · Easy · 2.3 mi (3.7 km)
- Mono Lake Trail Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.2 km)
- David Gaines Boardwalk Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Mono Lake Trail Inyo National Forest · Easy · 2.4 mi (3.8 km)
- Gibbs Lake Trail Inyo National Forest · Hard · 5.1 mi (8.3 km)
- Panum Cutoff Road Inyo National Forest · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Panum Crater - Rim Trail Inyo National Forest · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
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