Cerro Gordo

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California
Trails
Cerro Gordo

Highlights of Cerro Gordo

Altitude

Camping

Desert

Ghost Town

Iconic

Mine

Overland

Scenic

Snow 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?