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Upper Buttermilk Trail
The trail is easier than the road, but the road is not easy. After bouncing over the rugged, high clearance dirt road beyond Bishop's Buttermilk Mountains, the Upper Buttermilk trail leads up to Longley Reservoir, wedged between the foot of Mt. Humphreys and Basin Mountain.
Common Destinations: McGee Creek, Longley Lake
Download area map for trail location.
To purchase more detailed maps or guidebooks of the area, visit sieraaforever.org
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Weather |
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| Reservations: | Reserve up to 6 months in advance at www.Recreation.gov |
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| Closest Towns: | Bishop, CA (full service, hospital) |
| Water: | Water from creeks, lakes and springs should be treated before drinking. |
| Restroom: | No restroom. Please Leave No Trace. Bury human waste away from water sources. |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
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General Information
Directions:Leave Hwy 395 in Bishop, and turn west on Line Street. Follow Hwy 168 approximately 8 miles to Buttermilk Rd. Follow Buttermilk Road 07S01(dirt) past Wells Upper Meadow where the road becomes increasingly worse. You will want a high clearance 4x4 to drive to the end of 08S02. While your at the visitor center, ask for the "Bishop Area Motor Vehicle Use Map" for dirt roads in this area.
Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
Fishing in Longley Reservoir is for Brook Trout.
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Location
