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The whole family can visit the ancient bristlecone pine forest
White Mountain Rd
Bishop, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
A visit to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is a wonderful experience for the whole family. The Schulman Grove Visitor Center is wheelchair accessible and many old trees can be seen from the deck and boardwalks. The trails are easy to moderate hiking and dogs are permitted when leashed. No bicycles are allowed on the trails.
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Enjoy beautiful trails through the bristlecone pine trees
White Mountain Rd
Bishop, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Want to hike? Try the Discovery Trail, a short walk of just less than a mile through the Schulman grove. The other commonly used trail is the Methuselah Trail, a 4.5-mile hike that loops through the Methuselah Grove where, unmarked to protect its identity, lives Methuselah, now 4,850 years old.
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The bristlecone pine forest is family-friendly
White Mountain Rd
Bishop, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Kids love to check out these unique old trees. The visitor center is awesome and the rangers and staff at the Schulman Grove Visitor Center present interpretive programs at 11am and 2pm in the summer. Programs are presented on weekends during spring and fall, weather permitting.
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Some bristlecone pine trees are over 4,000 years old.
White Mountain Rd
Bishop, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Please help preserve these ancient trees by staying on the trail!
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Sunset is a beautiful time to photograph the trees
White Mountain Rd
Bishop, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The trees are gnarled, weather-beaten, and resilient. They are beautiful subjects for photography.
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Remember to come prepared if you plan to hike
White Mountain Rd
Bishop, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The bristlecones grow near 10,000' where the weather can be dry, and the sun is strong. There is NO WATER NOR CEL SERVICE, so consider what you will want and need ahead of time!
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See stunning views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains
White Mountain Rd
Bishop, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
As you explore the area, you will be able to see incredible views!