Mt Whitney Zone Forums General Discussion Horseshoe Meadows road opening date?

Anyone know if the road is open yet or have any update when it might be? I know Steve had mentioned mid-May and the website still says it is closed. I called Inyo Roads Dept today and no one answered....I'll try the ranger station tomorrow since it is after hours now. I am looking for a dayhike that will be at higher altitude to help acclimatize for my trip to South America in 2 weeks.

Thanks for calling. Can you try again tomorrow? Phone:(760) 878-0202

Please post if you find out.

I just found out...

Horseshoe Meadow Road opened yesterday, May 19, at 4 PM.

Thanks Steve..... I leave for the Portal on Sunday for little over a week of camping. I like to day hike out Horseshoe Meadows. My favorite hike, well, one of many, is over Cottonwood Pass, pick up the PCT south and exit Trail Pass. I like to do this because I load up on bags of cookies, candies and such and hand them out to PCT hikers I meet along the way.

paul

Good man, Paul! I'll bet those treats make their day.

They love their Milanos!!!!

paul

Very cool!

Thanks Steve. I postponed heading up there until next week and got busy so I didn't have a chance to call and find out.