Movie Road, Alabama Hills

Total Miles
21.0

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Summer

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

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Movie Road, Alabama Hills
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Trail Overview

This scenic loop takes you down the center of Movie Flat, then part-way up Mount Whitney to a beautiful picnic area and waterfalls. We recommend you take a self-guided auto tour on a network of dirt side roads through Movie Flat (see detail map). See unusual rock formations and unique arches; many have been famous backdrops in Western movies. The "Movie Road Self-Guided Tour" booklet is available at the Lone Pine Chamber of Commerce and Film History Museum. Also available as a PDF online.

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Movie Road, Alabama Hills
Movie Road, Alabama Hills

Difficulty

Easy. Main route is mix of graded dirt roads and pavement. Roads through Movie Flat are tight and narrow in spots with a few small hills. No real 4-wheel-drive challenges anywhere.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Fred Stankowski
Apr 05, 2025
2023 Mercedes Sprinter
Open
Dusty
Washboard
Moderately busy, but trail was in good shape. Some sandy and wash boarded areas.
Marc Raymond
Dec 22, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Washboard
Beautiful views of the sierra mountains. Ran into one vehicle. Easy road. I’m on a bmw 1250GSA
Fred Stankowski
Oct 29, 2024
2023 Mercedes Sprinter
Open
Normal
Typical compact dirt road, although certain areas are very rough washboard. A spot or two were partially washed out, but still passible. Fairly busy for a midweek visit.
Branden Gabel
Mar 30, 2024
Open
Normal
Dusty
Washboard
Trail was clear, few people driving, great weather with minimal wind. This is a very simple loop that you can start by the Whitney portal (which is closed due to weather). You can easily drive in 2WD

Access Description

Head west on Whitney Portal Road from Hwy. 395 at the light in the center of Lone Pine. Turn right after 2.7 miles on Movie Road.

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