Step outside to see the highest
point in the United States





Lone Pine, California. Why would anyone go to Lone Pine? Well, if you are into fantastic views, quiet early morning walks, brilliant sunrises and sunsets, hiking, history or movies, Lone Pine has something to offer. Lone Pine is only a couple hour drive from Death Valley. Think about it. For the cost of a tank of gas you can enjoy sunrise at the lowest and hottest spot in the world (Badwater in Death Valley), then catch a magnificent sunset at the highest spot in the continental United States. If you are going to spend a good amount of time in Las Vegas, Nevada (more than a week), you could take an overnight trip through Death Valley to Lone Pine, grab a Buffalo burger for dinner, catch sunrise at the Alabama Hills, and head back to Vegas that afternoon. Take a look at some of what Lone Pine has to offer.
Mt. Whitney viewed from Portal Road

Imagine waking up with the sun. You step outside your motel room, stretch, and enjoy one of the most breathtaking views you'll ever see: Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the continental United States. Spend some time in Lone Pine, California, and you will see that, and more. The views you see here on this page are all within several miles of each other. So much beauty in one location.



The town of Lone Pine was named after one lonely "pine tree" found at the mouth of Lone Pine Canyon. It was founded during the 1860's to provide supplies to the local miners. Hollywood discovered Lone Pine in 1920, with a silent western called "The Roundup". Since then, more than 250 films were filmed there, along with numerous TV shows. If you'd like to walk where Mel Gibson strolled in "Maverick", or see where Little Joe and Hoss rode in "Bonanza", Alabama Hills just outside of Lone Pine is the place to go.
Alabama Hills at sunrise with Lone Pine Peak in the background.





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