Heart patients should consult their physicians before visiting this area. Dehydration is common so bring ample amounts of water. AUTO TOUR Driving around the White Mountains takes about six hours and is 160 miles long - starting at Big Pine on Hwy. The Toll House Springs - site of an 1870 Toll Station. Fish Lake Valley - a typical rural American ranching community.
Today itprovides a stop over for tourists and travelers.
When the age of Bristlecone pine was first realized, National Forest land managers set aside 28,960 acres as the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Botanical Area. No wood, rocks, or plant material may be removed except for scientific purposes by permit. Archaeological sites provide vital records of the past and are protected by law. Because of fire danger all camping, campfires, and stove use outside vehicles is prohibited. Vehicles are limited to designated roads.