Alabama Hills National Scenic Area CA 93545

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Adventurous Roadtrips

Visiting the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area was an unforgettable experience for my wife, daughter, and I. Just outside of Lone Pine, this incredible landscape is filled with unique rock formations, natural arches, and wide-open desert views, all set against the towering backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Exploring the Alabama Hills together felt like stepping into a movie scene. As we drove along the dirt roads and wandered through the rock formations, it was easy to see why so many films have been shot here. One of our favorite spots was Mobius Arch, where we were able to see the iconic view of Mount Whitney perfectly framed through the arch. For our family, the Alabama Hills was more than just a scenic stop, it was a chance to slow down, explore together, and take in the beauty of nature. From climbing around the rocks to simply standing back and admiring the incredible views, it’s a place that left us with memories we’ll always hold onto. ?

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Oana Gusatu

It’s a shame that because there are so many high profile National Parks in the area, tourists don’t really know about this wonderful part of California. The hills are such a great experience offering hiking opportunities for all ages. The landscape is truly stunning. We weren’t able to stop to visit the individual landmarks but thoroughly enjoyed the drive down Movie Dr. Highly recommended.

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Galina

On our way to Whitney Portal, we stopped by the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area, located just a mile west of Lone Pine, California. The road is accessible by any car. The loop hike is only 0.75 miles but worth the drive. This time of year, the temperature in Southern California goes over 38C (above 100F), so morning or evening is the best time to visit it. The Alabama Hills are known for their natural arches and beautiful granitic formations. Mt. Whitney and many other peaks in the Sierra Nevada provide a stunning backdrop to this high desert landscape. The Alabama Hills are a formation of rounded rocks and eroded hills set between the jagged peaks of the Sierra Nevada and the geologically complex Inyo Mountains. Both geologic features were shaped by the same uplifting that occurred 100 million years ago. The Alabama Hills is a great place for photography, rock climbing, exploring natural arches, and viewing the swaths of wildflowers that bloom every spring. If you are visiting that location, add it to your bucket list.