Inyo district, California, United States

Places to visit near Lone Pine

Lone Pine is a town in Inyo district, California, United States, home to about 2,035 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit — 83 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Alabama Hills (4 km), Diaz Lake (6 km) and Alabama Hills National Scenic Area (9 km).

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Lone Pine, California
Lone Pine, Inyo district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lone Pine at a glance

Location
Inyo district, California, United States
Population
about 2,035
Coordinates
36.6063° N, 118.0646° W
Places within 50 km
150 (41 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Lone Pine

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lone Pine

131 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lone Pine. The closest is Mobius Arch (7 km); the best-known is Lone Pine Peak (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lone Pine

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lone Pine. The closest is Diaz Lake (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lone Pine

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lone Pine. The closest is Alabama Hills (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Lone Pine

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lone Pine. The closest is Burgess Mine (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Treks near Lone Pine

3 treks within 100 km of Lone Pine. The closest is Mount Whitney Trail (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Lone Pine

2 parks within 100 km of Lone Pine. The closest is Spainhower Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Lone Pine

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lone Pine
  2. 6 km Diaz Lake · lake, Inyo
  3. 8 km Alabama Hills · hill, Esmeralda
  4. 5 km Alabama Hills National Scenic Area · hill, Inyo
  5. 11 km Lone Pine Peak · peak, Esmeralda
  6. 24 km Manzanar National Historic Site · nature spot, Inyo
  7. 19 km Back to Lone Pine

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    Within 15 km of Lone Pine

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lone Pine by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints83131Mobius Arch (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3439Diaz Lake (6 km)
    Other attractions1317Indian Spring (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens716Alabama Hills (4 km)
    Forts & heritage99Burgess Mine (17 km)
    Treks13Mount Whitney Trail (23 km)
    Parks12Spainhower Park (1 km)
    Museums22Museum of Western Film History (1 km)
    Beaches & coast01Timbisha (58 km)
    Waterfalls01Marble Falls Trail, Sequoia (85 km)

    Lone Pine: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lone Pine?

    Alabama Hills (hill, about 4 km), Diaz Lake (lake, about 6 km), Alabama Hills National Scenic Area (hill, about 9 km), Lone Pine Peak (peak, about 19 km), Manzanar National Historic Site (nature spot, about 19 km), Spainhower Park (park, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lone Pine?

    150 places on Spotwander: 83 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 other attractions, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lone Pine?

    Mobius Arch, about 7 km by road; Haystack (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Lone Pine?

    Diaz Lake, about 6 km by road; Alabama Gates (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lone Pine?

    Alabama Hills, about 4 km by road; Alabama Hills National Scenic Area (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lone Pine?

    Start in Lone Pine, visit Diaz Lake, then Alabama Hills, then Alabama Hills National Scenic Area, then Lone Pine Peak, then Manzanar National Historic Site, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lone Pine?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Lone Pine

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lone Pine’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lone Pine on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.