A fun trail to walk with kids. There's plenty of free parking in the lot. The route to the hike is really just a dirt road. The trail is about a mile to and back. There are 2-3 porta potties available at the parking lot. There is very little to no shade. It's literally the desert and rocks. I do not recommend this hike during the summer. It's definitely too hot. Remember to bring a hat, sunscreen, and water! read more

This is such an absolutely hidden gem. I did. Whitney many years ago and only stayed overnight in lone pine so I didn't get to explore. I went back to explore the Whitney portal area and hike the areas that are accessible. However, this is in February and it was still closed so on my way out I came across Alabama Hills. Oh my gosh so much fun dog friendly and so many amazing sites like the Mobius Arch loop Trail and I got to see this Moon rise the sunset And the next day the sunrise and the moon set and if this was during a full moon so amazing. It was incredible. If you find yourself in the lone pine area or visiting Mount Whitney, you might want to check out this place. Definitely worth exploring. read more

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+ Short, beginner-friendly hike. About 1.25 mile, 30 minutes. + Fantastic photo ops with vantages of arches circumscribing Mt Whitney. + Free access and parking. . One or two porta-potties. . Moderately crowded. . Minimal shade. - No water. read more

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The one item that you shouldn't forget is a hat as the sun can be intense even if the temperatures are moderate. We enjoyed this hike on a weekend and despite other hikers being nearby we never felt crowded. If you like climbing over boulders bring some good shoes that will stick because the rocks will give you a good scar if you slip. read more

It was a nice easy family hike that you could take everybody on. We had a lot of fun seeing the natural rock structures. It's such a beauty just being out there. There's free parking and restrooms. First come first serve. read more

Mobius Arch Loop Trail - Hiking Near Me

Great place to stop by for a short and easy trail for a great view! Good photo spot - easy walk - free parking read more

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Super easy stroll to see some fun views. I did it 7 months pregnant with no issue. Just over a half mile. It was hot so bring water, it's always better to be safe than sorry! Trail was clean. Mount Whitney is as impressive as always. Great to see some tall peaks, Alabama hills, some arches and cacti. You got the best of a lot of worlds. Dog friendly trail - just make sure you clean up! read more

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About 0.2 miles from the lot. Most of the way is paved which was marvelous for us after a long drive from mammoth. The hike was short but worth it. read more

Mobius Arch Loop Trail - Hiking Near Me

A super short but beautiful hiking trail out to Mobius Arch! This trail also offers views of some unique rock formations and the stunning Mount Whitney! There are several scenic drives that you can take in the Alabama Hills, but the Mobius Arch loop is a great way to get out of the car and explore more of this park on foot. The Mobius Arch trail is a short and easy .6 mile loop. It starts off on a sandy path that takes you through a desert that's filled with the most unique rock formations. Not much incline here but the views are what you're coming from. You'll be able to spot Mobius Arch right away, and it's an arch that you can actually climb on. It's a really beautiful natural arch. You can even see another popular arch from here (the heart arch). Perhaps one of the most beautiful views from this trail is of Mount Whitney. During the winter, the mountain is covered in snow and it's so gorgeous to witness. This is a pretty popular trail and the parking lot is small, so be prepared to come a little early to snag a parking spot. There's a portable restroom near the parking lot here, but there are no other facilities. Make sure to bring your own water because there isn't any. It's that desert life! Also to note: You have to drive down Movie road to access this trail. A 4x4 is highly recommended, but you can still take a regular vehicle if you drive nice and slooooow. The dirt roads are extremely bumpy and rocky. It's about a 1.5 mile drive down Movie road from Whitney Portal Road. Maps of this trail and Alabama Hills Recreation can be accessed at the Eastern Sierra Visitor Center located a few miles before you enter the Alabama Hills. If you're planning on visiting the Alabama Hills, this is an excellent place to stop along your scenic drives. read more

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Wow. I've never heard of Alabama Hills and this trail until a few days ago. We're on our way to Mammoth and decided to stop by here to stretch our legs. What wonderful views and so many boulders to hop and climb on. Definitely worth the stop. Pretty easy and quick walk around the trail (less than 30m). Not too crowded and great shots of the scenery. read more

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Extremely well-maintained trail with beautiful rock formations and the Sierra in the background. Definitlely bring your camera/phone and water. The trail itself is not long (about .6 miles) but can be a bit steep and slippery. Hiking boots recommended. Free parking in the small lot. It's stunning...no wonder so many movies were filmed here! read more

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LOVED this trail!! Stopped by for a quick hike on our way home from a week in Yosemite and Sequoia. What a different landscape from anything you will find in California. We actually got "sidetracked" with wrong directions and went up Tuttle Rd and that was an amazing 3 mile or so drive! Felt like we were driving around a movie set from another planet! The Arches loop is now clearly marked. Says it takes about 15 minutes but we obviously took longer to branch off on other hikes and take tons of pictures! My 12 year old nephew loved it as did my 70+ year old parents! We drove a 25ft RV to the parking area and set out at 10:15am! It was warm but there are some shaded areas to take a little break! No bathrooms and gets dusty. It's a nice little loop and when we went there were only 3 cars in the lot and we never saw anyone! One of my favorite spots on our road trip! read more

High reward easy hike to see tiny arches. The arches aren't remotely close to the grand scale of those found in Arches National Park. To be fair, what does but the Alabama Hills arches are still small compared to commonly found sea arches. Located close to Lone Pine on the way to Mt Whitney Portal, access requires driving on the wide 1.1-mile dirt Movie Road. Outhouses are also near the parking area. The visit is a good rest break from driving. The short 0.6-mile loop is mostly flat and takes a mere 30 minutes. Hiking shoes are not necessary. The trail is easy-to-follow due to the fiberglass markers and rock borders. Seeing the rounded boulders of the Alabama Hills is better in winter with the snow-streaked Sierra backdrop than in the summer with unbearably hot hiking temps. Going clockwise along the Arch Loop Trail, the first arch encountered is the tiny Lathe Arch which mimics the machine that turns wood in almost scale size. (I wasn't exaggerating when I called the arches tiny.) The larger but still small Mobius Arch immediately appears next. Finally, the Heart Arch is seen at the next trail junction. Not as much an arch but an alcove with a hole in it. read more

The area offers amazing views of the natural formations created by erosion and earthquakes.

Easy to find, easy hike. Can get windy, come prepared. Highly recommend this cool site. read more

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Great place to get away and check out the Mountain View, and camping. Great for kids that like to climb rocks, and check out nature. You do have to drive thru a dirt road but it's not that bad. A couple curves but once you pass MOBIUS Arch. There's a portable restroom but no water so bring sanitizer. read more

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The whole Alabama Hills area seems like an out of place landscape, such interesting formations that seem to have been dropped into an area that it doesn't fit.... and that is what is so amazing about the experience. Within the hills is a great little trail through some of those interesting formations, arches, even a heart in the hills! We loved the topography and all of the interesting rocks. We hiked early on a June morning and took our dog, but he still got very hot, we wouldn't take him again if we went. Be sure to check it out if you are in the area! read more

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Upon turning off of the road, you will enter an unpaved road heading to the parking lot. There are no restrooms or marked parking spaces. Just be considerate where and how you park. Now, when you pull up to the parking lot, you will notice an Arch in the far NW direction and there's a trail from the parking lot that leads to it. A lot of people have mistaken this for Mobius Arch. You can go see this one if you want to, but it's hard and dangerous to climb up to the Arch for pictures. What you want to do, is after you park, take the trail to the left that will take you on a gradual decline. Follow this trail and it will lead you to Mobius Arch. Here, you will be able to take a picture while standing under the Arch. It's a very short and easy walk. One thing to keep in mind is to be on the look out for snakes. I happened to walk right next to a rock that had a snake slithering down the cracks of it. It really was camouflaged with the color of the rocks and I only noticed it because it was moving when I walked pass it. This is definitely a great stop over on the way up to Mammoth or Eastern Sierras. read more

The most famous trail here, easy to reach, you can drive up to it. Easy to hike, but use shoes, not sandals or flip-flops, there are a lot of rock climbing opportunities. It's a loop so if you go left you will get to the #MobiusArch quick, but I would start going right and you'll see a lot of nice small trails and funny looking rocks with nice views and flowers before you get to the main attraction. read more

Mobius Arch Loop Trail - Mobius Arch - Hiking Near Me

Good small hike. Easy to get off trail and wander and explore. Loved it and would do it again when we go back. The whole area in alabama hills is amazing and will be going back in the spring and summer. read more

Mobius Arch Loop Trail - Hiking Near Me

A very simple trail hike to the Mobius Arch, although I'm sure you can hike farther, but we just did the first section that took us to the arch and back. There's no shade so if you opt to do this midday, I recommend bringing plenty of water. We did this after sunset around 7:30PM during July 4th weekend and it was still very bright out. There's a parking lot that's free and first come, first serve at the beginning of the trail. The rock formations and the arch itself is stunning. Remember to have hiking shoes on as the rocks are slippery from dust and sand. Only downside is when people hog the arch and refuse to realize there are other people waiting for a turn as well. Please remember common courtesy for other hikers! :) read more

Mobius Arch Loop is located within the Alabama Hills Recreation area. The rock formation is nothing short of impressive where many movies were filmed such as Iron Man. The Mobius Arch loop has its own little parking lot. If you're in the town of Lone Pine, take Whitney Portal Rd which is paved and turn right (north) on Movie Road. Movie Rd is all dirt and sand and for approx 2 miles the road turns around a huge rock and you can't miss the lot. Once there, there are two trails to get to Mobius Arch. Longer or shorter. The longer is more scenic with rocks and the shorter is less scenic. After you park, the trail to the right of the parking lot is the longer trail and the trail to the left is the shorter one. Follow the dirt path & markings and you'll be there in about 5-10 minutes tops. Great for photos with Mount Whitney clearly in the background as a great photo op. Play around with filters, you'll definitely get great shots. read more

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A place not to miss. Lots of interesting rock formations to explore. Sort of like a mini Joshua Tree Nat Park (with out the Joshua trees of course). read more