Visiting Upper Gorge
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.
Best time
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Upper Gorge
All places near Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek →
How to reach Upper Gorge
Nearest towns with a guide: Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek (26 km) · West Bishop (27 km) · Bishop (30 km). Coordinates 37.52669, -118.57495. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Upper Gorge?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Upper Gorge?
Nearby: Owens River Gorge (viewpoint, 8 km), Mayfield Canyon (viewpoint, 13 km), Mayfield Canyon (viewpoint, 13 km), Crowley Lake (lake, 22 km), Pointless Peak (viewpoint, 22 km), Stanford Lake (lake, 24 km).
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