Eastern Sierra

The Eastern Sierra is the remote east side of the region of , covering most of and a portion of . The desert-like yearly rainfalls compete with small streams draining down from the snow-covered mountains to create a barren land with regions of verdant green.

Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Mount Whitney and Mono Lake.
is a massive lake that sits at over 6,000…
is the largest city in the Eastern Sierra…

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Mono County and Independence.
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is in the Eastern Sierra region of .
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is a valley in the Eastern Sierra region of .
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Latitude of center
37.45° or 37° 27′ north
Longitude of center
-118.31° or 118° 18′ 36″ west
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In Other Languages

“Eastern Sierra” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “イースタンシエラ”

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