Directions from Truckee, California to Independence, California





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Mount Tyndall (Northwest Ridge)

Things To Do – Independence, California

A dramatic peak with a sheer east face that drops thousands of feet from the summit to the talus below. Its a long hike, and for that reason, its never crowded. The ascent of Mount Tyndall is a real workout, with more than 8,000 feet ... More on Trails

Matterhorn Canyon and the Sawtooth Range

Sightseeing – Lee Vining, California

This is a long semiloop shuttle hike beneath the spectacular Sawtooth Range, where you will cross three high passes and visit dozens of high country lakes while experiencing more solitude (except at the very beginning and end of the ... More on Trails

Ediza Lake

Parks – Mammoth Lakes, California

It is seven miles from Agnew Meadows trailhead to the lake. So, 14 mile ro More on Trails

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  • In a region of exceptionally stunning lakes, Shadow and Ediza are two of the loveliest. Both harbor views of the Ritter Range that are among the finest mountain landscapes in the Sierra Nevada. Rol... More on Trails

Onion Valley to Kearsarge Lakes

Parks – Independence, California

Awesome views , a little busy though. More on Trails

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  • Awesome views, a little busy though. The hike goes through a wide variety More on Trails

  • Great acclimator for Mt Whitney. The Onion Valley campground sits at over More on Trails

Tonik

Things To Do – Mammoth Lakes, California

When in Mammoth do yourself a favor and enjoy the Tonik experience! More on insiderpages.com

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  • They have such a wide selection of high quality brands-Seven Jeans, Joes Jeans, Prana, Free People, Steve Madden, Butterfly Dropout, B by Burton, Cold as Ice, & many more-all these brands are b... More on insiderpages.com

  • Tonik is such a fun store. It's not just a good store for a resort town but overall. I've bought a pair of jeans, shoes and some really cute shirts there. Not to mention really ... More on insiderpages.com

Independence - Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery

Things To Do – Independence, California

The Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery is housed in a Tudor-Style building constructed in 1917. The grounds of the ha ... More on PlanetWare

Starshute

Things To Do – Mammoth Lakes, California

Navy Beach Hot Springs

Beaches – Lee Vining, California

A deep pond formed by a single hot spring on the shores of Mono Lake. Once open to bathing, the spring has been shut down by the State of California, which claims that bacteria levels have risen. Navy Beach Hot Spring is an excellent ... More on Trails

Rocky Basin Lakes

Parks – Lone Pine, California

An anglers favorite out-and-back trek. More on Trails

Wise Guy's

Restaurants – June Lake, California

Cafe California

Restaurants – Lone Pine, California

Domino's Pizza

Restaurants – Mammoth Lakes, California

Operating since 1960, Domino's is best known for its delivery service and pizzas arrive hot, thanks to the company's plugged-in HeatWave ... More on CitySearch

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  • The best and fastest deliveries in Mammoth! After a day on the slopes and an hour in a hot tub it feels nice to relax ... More on Yahoo! Travel

  • Pizza, Salads, Buffalo Wings, Chicken Kickers, Sodas, Bread & Cinna Sticks and more. Free delivery starting at 11:30 am. More on VisitMammoth.com

Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve

Parks – Lee Vining, California

After leaving, however, I pledged that I would return to Mono Lake as soon as possible, and for more than a... More on Epinions.com

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  • And then this incredible sunrise view of a unique lake. More on Epinions.com

  • Mono Lake is one of the most interesting places in California. Its story involves geology, ecology, and the... More on Epinions.com