Swansea-Cerro Gordo 4x4 Road

Overview: This is tougher alternate route to Cerro Gordo Ghost Town. Road climbs rapidly through corridor through the Inyo Mountains Wilderness and runs along ridge atop the Inyo Mountains. Great views, wildflowers and historical mining structures. Located in Inyo National Forest. For current conditions call the Mt. Whitney Ranger District at (760) 876-6200.

Rating:

Moderate. Steep, narrow and rocky in places. Last part of route is a narrow shelf road. Prone to washouts and rock slides. Suitable for aggressive stock SUVs with high clearance, low range and skid plates.

This trail is one of 75 trails from the book, Guide to Northern California Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails, by Charles Wells, and is available at www.funtreks.com.

Tips: Stay on road at all times. You are surrounded by wilderness. If you just want to visit Cerro Gordo Ghost Town without the 4-wheeling, drive up Cerro Gordo Road from Highway 136 just south of Keeler. Take time to visit Keeler, too. It’s nearly a ghost town with interesting things to see. For information on Cerro Gordo Mines and Ghost Town go to www.cerrogordo.us.

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