Goodale Loop (FR 11S02) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Goodale Loop (FR 11S02) in CA
An 11.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Inyo County, CA. The road serves Taboose Pass Trailhead.
Inyo National Forest, White Mountain Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 11.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.7 miles). Climbs 3,600 ft over 11.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 27%. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 2 miles in.
Goodale Mountain stands 7,151 ft above the site, 3.4 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. The nearest town, Big Pine, is 13 mi off.
September normals 52–81°F, 0.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Inyo National Forest, White Mountain Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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