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Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
12/21/2022
The gate at the start of the hike.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
12/21/2022
The first section of the hike is especially scenic.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
12/21/2022
Bishop Creek Canal and the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
12/21/2022
Large trees provide areas of shade.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
12/21/2022
You'll likely run into some cows along the way.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
12/21/2022
Views of the White Mountains.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
12/21/2022
Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
12/21/2022
Bishop Creek Canal views.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
12/21/2022
Following the main gravel road until you once again turn off onto dirt road.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
12/21/2022
Heading back toward the parking area.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
12/21/2022
A Heron alongside the canal.