Welcome to the Inyo National Forest!
![[Photo]: Spring wildflowers](images/flowers.jpg)
Spring has come!
Look for wildflowers in bloom throughout the forest.
Located in California's beautiful Eastern Sierra, the Inyo National Forest
offers clean air, crystal blue skies, mountain lakes and streams,
challenging trails, high mountain peaks, and beautiful views. With
over two million acres, the Inyo National Forest is home to many
natural wonders, including Mt. Whitney, Mono Lake, Mammoth Lakes
Basin, and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, as well as seven
Congressionally-designated Wildernesses, comprising over 650,000
acres of land.
Recreational opportunities include camping, picnicking,
hiking, backpacking, equestrian use, and off-highway
vehicle use. Two ski resorts offer
alpine skiing and snowboarding;
over 100 miles of trails groomed for multiple purpose
winter use (snowmobile, skiing, and hiking), and
approximately 45 miles of trails
groomed for cross-country skiing.
In 2007, the Inyo celebrated its Centennial. Click here for some Inyo National Forest History and Photos.
Click here for a short video clip of Pacific Southwest Regional Forester Randy Moore talking about his Strategic Priorities for 2009. All 17 national forests within the region are guided by these priorities.
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