Alabama Hills - Movie Road (1.06 miles away)
Lone Pine, California
Boot Arch Sites 39-40
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Secluded from the more popular region of Alabama Hills, the Boot Arch trail provides a few additional opportunities to explore the dirt roads in the area. Located shortly into the trail is its namesake, Boot Arch. There is a small pullout and a short hike to this small but unique arch. The trail to this point is very flat and easy.
Beyond the camping area, the trail splits into two forks and gets a bit rougher, requiring 4WD and high clearance to reach the ends, due to the rocky and rutty terrain. The northern spur is quite uneventful, aside from pure isolation. The southern spur guides users into the rock fins and truly makes you feel like you are on another planet. The end is a great location to take in the sights and enjoy a bite of lunch or a few minutes to yourself.
About the camping on this route:
All dispersed camping is designated to a specific site and requires a permit. A permit can be obtained online or at the Eastern Sierra Visitor Center or kiosks located on Movie Road and the main entry point in Lone Pine. Permits need to be signed and displayed on your dashboard.
The BLM has created a map showing the site numbers. However, those numbers are not used in the field, but each site is clearly marked with either a camping allowed or no camping allowed symbol on a clearly visible sign. Please be aware that all sites are first come, first served, and a permit does not guarantee you will find a site. Due to the popularity of the area, it is best to arrive early.
There are six portable restrooms throughout Alabama Hills. If you do not want to drive or walk to one, you must bring your own system to pack out human waste.
Below is a brief description of each site:
- 39: Relatively level, with room for 3-4 vehicles and ground tents. Site
- 40: About 30 yards off the trail to the north and is a bit more intimate, allowing for two smaller vehicles or one larger. Trailers and long-wheelbase trucks/vans may struggle to reach site 40 due to a few turns between some rocks and minimal room to turn around.
