Eastern Sierra road closures due to Hilary storm damage
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 9:34 am
The latest info should be posted on the Inyo County Public Works page. Always check the official sources before heading out.
Inyo National Forest closure list here.
Inyo National Forest campground and trailhead status (updated regularly)
As of 8/24/23, a lot of road closures are affecting the roads to east side trailheads. Here's some of the important TH roads that are closed:
Buttermilk Rd.
North Oak Creek Rd. (Baxter Pass TH)
Foothill Rd. (Shepherd Pass TH)
Onion Valley Rd. (Kearsarge TH)
Note: Whitney Portal Rd. is damaged but there's a detour in place. As of 8/23/23 the campground is closed due to flood damage, ETA of 8/28.
Horseshoe Meadows Rd. is now open, but the campgrounds are closed. ETA of 8/28 (Cottonwood Pass/Cottonwood Lakes/New & Old Army Pass/Trail Pass)
Tuttle Creek Rd. is now open as of 8/24.
Inyo National Forest closure list here.
Inyo National Forest campground and trailhead status (updated regularly)
As of 8/24/23, a lot of road closures are affecting the roads to east side trailheads. Here's some of the important TH roads that are closed:
Buttermilk Rd.
North Oak Creek Rd. (Baxter Pass TH)
Foothill Rd. (Shepherd Pass TH)
Onion Valley Rd. (Kearsarge TH)
Note: Whitney Portal Rd. is damaged but there's a detour in place. As of 8/23/23 the campground is closed due to flood damage, ETA of 8/28.
Horseshoe Meadows Rd. is now open, but the campgrounds are closed. ETA of 8/28 (Cottonwood Pass/Cottonwood Lakes/New & Old Army Pass/Trail Pass)
Tuttle Creek Rd. is now open as of 8/24.