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Searles Valley

Searles Valley is a town in Inyo district, California, United States of about 1,739 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Trona Pinnacles, Trona Pinnacles and Searles Valley.

35.7674° N, 117.4039° WPop. 1,739

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km103
Must-see34
Notable230
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Searles Valley

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:59 pm

119 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Searles Valley
  2. Indian Joe Canyonviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Burro Canyonviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Indian Wells Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Trona Pinnaclesnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Searles Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Searles Valley
Today’s loopSearles ValleyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Searles Valley?

Trona Pinnacles (attraction, about 21 km), Trona Pinnacles (nature spot, about 21 km), Searles Valley (viewpoint, about 26 km), Christmas Spring (attraction, about 7 km), Indian Joe Canyon (viewpoint, about 9 km), Indian Joe Spring (attraction, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Searles Valley?

103 places on Spotwander: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 50 other attractions, 6 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Searles Valley?

Indian Joe Canyon, about 9 km by road; Bainter Canyon (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Searles Valley?

Lotus Mine, about 35 km by road; T-39 Sabreliner (35 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Searles Valley?

Start in Searles Valley, visit Indian Joe Canyon, then Burro Canyon, then Indian Wells Valley, then Trona Pinnacles, then Searles Valley, and drive back — about 119 km by road in all.