Cerro Gordo

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In the deserts of Inyo County sits one of the greatest attractions to the overland community. Sitting tucked swaying in the hills and long forgotten is the Cerro Gordo Ghost Town, also known as Cerro Gordo Mine. This blast from the past ghost town is a must-stop when in the area of the 395 or near...Read More
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Highlights of Cerro Gordo

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Ghost Town Category IconGhost Town
Iconic Category IconIconic
Mine Category IconMine
Overland Category IconOverland
Scenic Category IconScenic
Snow Wheeling Category IconSnow Wheeling
Highest Elevation
8199 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Cerro Gordo Trail
Nearest Town
Lone Pine
Nearest Services
Lone Pine
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Bishop Field Office

Overview

In the deserts of Inyo County sits one of the greatest attractions to the overland community. Sitting tucked swaying in the hills and long forgotten is the Cerro Gordo Ghost Town, also known as Cerro Gordo Mine. This blast from the past ghost town is a must-stop when in the area of the 395 or near Death Valley and offers a fantastic adventure back in time. The ghost town is privately owned, but they allow visitors to stop by and check out the place. This is one of those places you have to see at least once. And with all the other attractions in the area, from Kennedy Meadows, Alabama Hills, and the Reward Mine, this can easily be part of an ultimate overland adventure you can plan with your friends. So the only question is, what are you waiting for?

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11 Waypoints
35 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
4 Community Reviews
1 Video
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