Silver Canyon Road

Total Miles
11.4

Elevation

3,201.23 ft

Duration

1.5 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

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Silver Canyon Road
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Trail Overview

Silver Canyon Road is a seasonal, one-lane road connecting Bishop, CA to the high alpine White Mountain Road and up to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. It is best run east to west in late afternoon towards sunset to enjoy the views of the sierra across Owens Valley. Keep an eye out for Bighorn Sheep on the rocky canyon walls. The upper 4 miles are steep switchbacks. Yield to uphill traffic, and shift into 4 low to manage downhill speeds. The lower 6 miles have numerous water crossings. Grandview Campground is the nearest campground. No camping, no overnight parking and no campfires are allowed in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.

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Silver Canyon Road
Silver Canyon Road

Difficulty

This is generally an easy road but the steep grade would get dangerous in wet conditions.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Steve B
Oct 10, 2024
2022 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Washboard
Went uphill from Laws to the top. 1st half was basic with some shallow water crossings. 2nd half is a very steep climb with loose rock and needed low-4. Very thin trail with little room to pass on coming traffic. Was well worth the climb for the views to the west of the Eastern Sierra's at the top.
Disco Overlander
Sep 30, 2024
2014 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Easy since recently graded for the power company to install new poles. Came down. Around an hour. 10 water crossing. only 3 had 4 to 7 in of water.
K Ccart
Sep 14, 2024
2023 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal
Dusty
10 water crossings, slow moving water 1-2ft deep switchbacks are steep with a couple spots that are really tight
Feifan Zhou
Sep 08, 2024
2023 Rivian R1T
Open
Muddy/Wet
Normal
Dusty
A few small water crossings at the beginning and one segment where water had eroded about a quarter of the width of the trail. Otherwise steep and narrow, but straightforward.

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