White Mountains Trip 2026 (Island Fox Members)
July 11, 2026 @ 8:00AM — July 14, 2026 @ 5:00PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Crooked Creek Station: 3000 E Line St Bishop, CA 93514 Get Directions
Crooked Creek Research Station
Enjoy four days of wildflowers, ancient trees, geology, wildflowers, and birds in the majestic alpine wilderness of the White Mountains, in Inyo National Forest, on the eastern edge of the Owens Valley. Limited to just 25 people, our group will stay at the Crooked Creek research Station (10,200’), part of the University of California’s White Mountain Research Center complex.
Knowledgeable and enthusiastic scientists/naturalists will guide small groups through the variety of geological and ecological communities found in the Whites, as we study and enjoy the fascinating natural history of this scenic and unique California mountain range, emphasizing geology, botany, and bird life. The Whites are home to ancient bristlecone pines (Pinus longaeva) - the oldest trees in the world.
Our relaxed pace will also include hiking opportunities and visits to the Schulman Grove (location of the almost 5,000-year-old Methuselah tree) and the Patriarch Grove. Evenings will include natural history slide shows. Daytime drives and hikes will take us above 11,000’. Though hiking will not be strenuous, participants should be able to acclimate to this high altitude.
If you have any questions about the trip, please get in touch with John Ziegler by email at john@cirweb.org or by phone at (805) 448-1501.
Crooked Creek Research Station