Welcome to the Alabama Hills. This natural masterpiece, sculpted from the same geologic forces that raised the towering Sierra Nevada, offers an escape to nature enthusiasts and film buffs alike. In 2019, this mesmerizing tableau earned its rightful status as a National Scenic Area, highlighting its cultural and natural significance.

The Alabama Hills, nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada just west of Lone Pine, is one of Hollywood’s favorite filming locations. This monumental landscape provides a multitude of settings for movie backgrounds and evocative scenes.

The Alabama Hills National Scenic Area is managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and is a protected habitat for public enjoyment. For more information visit the BLM website or stop in at the Bishop Visitor Center, at 690 N. Main St in Bishop, for maps to this and other great local destinations.

The Alabama Hills are a range of hills and rock formations near the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada in the Owens Valley, west of Lone Pine in Inyo County, California. Though geographically separate from the Sierra Nevada, they are part of the same geological formation.

Nestled between the Inyo Mountains and the Sierra Nevada, the unique rock formations of the Alabama Hills have been cared for and enjoyed for generations. The Alabama Hills became a National Scenic Area in 2019 (one out of ten in the United States) and the first one managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Alabama Hills is one of the most iconic landscapes in California, situated just outside Bishop. This scenic area features unique rock formations, stunning mountain backdrops, and ample hiking opportunities.

2021年5月3日 · On the outskirts of town are the Alabama Hills which is where the real fun begins. The area is littered with thousands of massive boulders, unique rock formations and incredible arches, with trails weaving through the rocks – so you …

2023年10月25日 · Situated in Lone Pine, little over one hour driving from Bishop, the Alabama Hills area is a series of granite rock formations and boulders rising up from the desert floor. With Mount Whitney in the background, visiting Lone Pine’s Alabama Hills makes for one of the more scenic day trips from Bishop.

2023年8月22日 · From classics like Gunga Din and The Walking Hills to The Lone Ranger and more recent movies like Django Unchained, the Alabama Hills have provided the setting for the deserted canyons and rugged hills you’ve seen in these movies.

2024年9月24日 · About 60 miles from Bishop, the Alabama Hills area is one of California’s most photographed areas and a favorite for Hollywood filmmakers. The rounded contours of the Alabama Hills contrast the craggy peaks of the Sierra Nevada.