It is a 13-mile drive on paved road to the summit of Westgard Pass where you will see the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest sign. Here, at Cedar Flat, turn left on White Mountain Road. After visiting Schulman Grove you may continue on White Mountain Road for 12 miles to visit Patriarch Grove. The Ancient Bristlecone Forest is about 278 miles from Los Angeles and 258 miles from San Bernadino. June to late October.
Camping is free, but there is no water available.