Alabama Hills / Movie Flat
Alabama Hills / Movie Flat
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Alabama Hills / Movie Flat
Lone Pine, California (Inyo County)
Bureau of Land Management
Bishop Field Office
Typically Open:
Year Round
Recommended Vehicle:
Stock 4WD
Lone Pine, California
Lone Pine, California
About Alabama Hills / Movie Flat
About Alabama Hills / Movie Flat
Exploring Alabama Hills & Movie Flat: Off-Roading Near Lone Pine, CA
Located just outside Lone Pine, California, the Alabama Hills and Movie Flat Road offer a premier California off-roading experience. Navigate through ancient, jagged rock formations on winding, beginner-friendly dirt trails, all while standing in the shadow of Mount Whitney—the highest peak in the contiguous United States—towering over the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains to the west.
As a world-renowned filming location, the Alabama Hills have served as the backdrop for hundreds of Hollywood movies and TV shows. Whether you are hunting for iconic movie site locations or seeking the perfect overland camping spot with stunning Sierra views, this unique geological wonder is a must-visit destination for every 4x4 enthusiast.
The Alabama Hills - Movie Flat area trails are easy dirt and sand roads. The few challenging sections include tight rock alleyways, moderately steep but short, dirt/sand hills, some tight turns, and a few small, smooth rocks to drive over.
Waypoints
Waypoints
1. Whitney Portal /Movie Flat Road
1. Whitney Portal /Movie Flat Road
The easiest access into the Alabama Hills area is on Movie Flat Road, off Whitney Portal.
2. End of Pavement on Movie Road
2. End of Pavement on Movie Road
The dirt trails begin here, at the BLM Alabama Hills sign. Movie Flat Road continues as a wide, graded dirt road. Watch for open trails to either side of Movie Flat Road to head into the rock croppings.
Near by Camping
Near by Camping
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