Scenic 395 - The Official Guide 2018/2019

B ig Pine is the hub for exploring some of the grandest areas in the region, from the Sierra Nevada in the west to the White Mountains in the east. In the center of town is Crocker Street, which heads west and climbs into the Sierra. The road as- cends the mighty Sierra escarpment and enters Big Pine Canyon, winding along Big Pine Creek to campgrounds, cabins, a supply store, and a pack outfit for horseback excursions into the backcountry. At road’s end, lace up your hiking boots and head up trails that lead to unparalleled scenery and adven- ture including one of Big Pine’s several claims to fame: the Palisades Glacier, the largest glacier in 2018-2019 Scenic 395 31 Big Pine Continued on Page 34 • Rustic Fully Equipped Cabins • Tent & RV sites • Breakfast, Lunch &Dinner • Overnight Parking for Hikers • General Store • Kids Trout Pond & Creek Stocked • BBQ&Outside Picnic Area GLACIER LODGE P.O. BOX 370, BIG PINE, CA 93513 760-938-2837 FOR INFO & RESERVATIONS GLACIER LODGE UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP DARRIN PEGEN KOPP The High Sierras Home For Rainbow Trout (some w/full hookups) www.glacierlodge395.com Big Pine: An adventure hub SUBMITTED PHOTO The Glacier Lodge, located east of Big Pine, is located near the largest glacier in the Sierra Nevada. CLINTON STEEDS VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS The entire town of Big Pine, California, is in the lower middle of the photo, in the Owens Valley with the Eastern Sierra as backdrop. View is shot from the lower slope of the White Mountains.