Found inside – Page 117At a gate turn left, soon passing under a powerline where you leave private property and enter the White Mountain National Forest. ... clear skies abound, begin the ascent, stepping from boulder to boulder on the wide-open slope. Nobody should take this road. Found inside – Page 25Gate - Way to the White Mountains The Colonial CENTRE HARBOR , N. H. On Lake Winniperaukee Complete in all its appointments . Accommoda . tion for 250 guests . Steam Heat , Open Fireplaces . Fine Drives , Boating , Bathing , Tennis and ... White Mountain Research Center. Aconcagua mountain itself has many routes, photos, and trip reports as children. 3rd highest peak in California, one of the 14 California 14ers, and the highest in the White Mountains. At mile 16 the road is closed by a locked gate (this is the trailhead). The story has changed a bit over the years, or perhaps the details have simply been refined, but what I knew was this: three of my friends rode, well, hiked their bikes up White Mountain Peak. The NPS recommends you wrap a tarp around the bottom of your car. . It is the high point of the South Sierra Wilderness and is one of the most prominent peaks in the whole Sierra. You can drive to a trailhead in a standard car, no 4wheel required. Our first visit was in 1999. Mount Washington State Park, a 60.3-acre parcel perched on the summit of the Northeast's highest peak, is surrounded by the extensive 750,000-acre White Mountain National Forest. 760-873-2400. Congrats! I thought more easier than actual hike. Photo by Keaton Reed. G etting Started On White Mountain Peak - is an adventure all its own. With a backdrop of over 700,000 acres of protected White Mountain National Forest, this area boasts the tallest peak in the East, Mount Washington. The White Mountains have been a popular vacation destination for decades, so there are many world-class resorts, hotels, inns and B&Bs to choose from. Photo by Jeff Klein. From mile 6 to 10 the road is so-so. From there, the dirt road continues 17 miles at high elevation with a lot (seriously) of ups and downs making for strenuous biking. The trailhead is the Barcroft gate at 12,000' making for a gentle ascent. However, the gate about two miles below the station will be open, cutting a few miles off the hike to the third highest peak in California, White Mountain peak, for that day (Mt. It had been quite a while since my last desert excursion, so I decided to head north to climb some of the high desert peaks on the east side of the Owens Valley. You can ride or drive as far as the locked gate near the Barcroft Research Station. Found inside – Page 148A Guide to the Peaks, Passes, and Ravines of the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and to the Adjacent Railroads, Highways, ... The march occupied about 2 hrs . and crossed several low ridges , through open and easily tr be taken not to ... Take a truck or SUV with a tall profile to traverse this road. We had just completed the Palisade Traverse and wanted to do another quick hike before starting the long drive back . Modified page wording slightly. Starting June 2021, we are on the road back to supporting you in your exciting research and educational activities in one of the most remarkable places on Earth. Ski3pin August 30, 2021 at 1:56 PM. Also be prepared for sudden snow storms beginning in October. The White Mountain Peak on Labor Day Weekend. A long, rough, unpaved road (requiring four-wheel drive and high clearance) leads up from the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest visitor center several thousand feet in additional elevation to . Ride up Silver Canyon Rd to 4S01. In fact, it is one of only 5 peaks on the SPS list with >3000 feet of prominence. The trail (actually a dirt road) to the top starts at a high elevation . From steep paved narrow canyon roads, to 16 miles of rough dirt road, you can be sure that it will be a trip you will never forget. My current county high point completion map. Reaching the White Mountains and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest from Big Pine, California is about a 45 minute drive from the little town of Big Pine. View White Mountain Peak Image Gallery - 284 Images. Bikes on White Mountain, August 2019 At 14,000 feet: A Photographic Log 4 August, 11 miles. Webcam from Dyer NV elementary school (updated once per hour) White Mountain Ranger Station: 798 North Main Street, Bishop, CA 93514. I chose White Mountain Peak, the easiest fourteener because of the road to the top. Acura Integra, have been known to take "at least an hour" for the last 17 miles (ref: 2ndage) while Toyota Tundra trucks with the TRD Off-Road Package have been known to tear up the road at 40+ mph. This White Mountains Traverse is a loosely-defined route between Queen Mine Saddle and Barcroft Gate (or vice versa) in California's White Mountains. about 45 minutes drive from the Bancroft gate (2016-07-24). Found inside – Page 251Now you hold the great northern peaks admiringly at arm's-length, as you would an old friend. ... brook to the ravine, the escarpment of the ravine to the high precipices, the precipices to the gate-way, was an exploit in those days. Also see the reference to the VW Passat in the June 16, 2001 summit log. Not a surprise, but thought folks might like . Found inside – Page 413Four miles further on you'll find a locked gate , which is the departure point for day hikes to the White Mountain Peak at 14,246ft it's the third - highest mountain in California and only 250ft lower than Mt Whitney . At this time of day, the long shadows will bring out the beautiful colors and the many minerals . That means that if you hike to the top of White Mountain Peak, you knock four miles off the round trip. Shasta. I think that was prudent: any faster and we'd have risked a flat tire, as we had regular & not off-road tires with some mileage. Out and back. Got up at 3:30am and had some breakfast, a bag of noodles with teriyaki sauce and maybe 24 oz of gatorade. The summit provides excellent views of the Eastern Sierra Nevada as well as Owens Valley. Found insideIf you think about all the beautiful things on earth: the green valleys, white- capped mountain peaks, crystal-blue waters etc. ... Revelation 21:25 And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there. White Mountain Peak is essentially an exposed desert mountain, with no water or shade along the way to the summit. Effective August 31, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. all California National Forests will temporarily close until September 17, 2021, at 11:59 a.m. As of September 1, 2021 all staff, and anyone staying at WMRC facilities for research or education activities will be required to meet UC/UCLA vaccination requirements. Bill, thanks for the nice comment. (Thanks forjan). In 13 miles you will reach Westgard Pass and the junction with White Mountain Road. Please Note the following important information: Altitude sickness can occur and can happen to anyone regardless of age of physical . On this very day we drive to Bhaktapur, city of art and architecture. Olancha Peak 06/13/2021. At mile 18 the road visits Barcroft Station, a high-altitude research facility of the University of California. It was my first 14er, at 14,246 ft, it's the 3rd tallest peak in Calif. Lucky for us they had a special Open Gate Day. Whitney and Mt. Leaving the White Mountain Wilderness. Non-winter ascents generally take several hours to a day, however, many beginners underestimate the need to acclimatize. Park Phone. This revised and updated edition is lighter weight, but still includes everything you've come to expect from this popular guide - detailed trail descriptions, topographic maps, tips on safety and trip planning, and the latest trail data. I spent a day at 8,000 feet on Tioga Road, a day at 10,000 feet at Saddlebag Lake, then another night at the campground in the White Mountains at 8,000 feet with part of the day spent touring the Bristlecone Pine forests up to 11,000 feet. That is considered one of the easiest 14-ners to do. You can hike on the rocky jeep road to the summit of White Mountain Peak (14,242 feet) and back in about 16 miles. Webcam from Dyer NV elementary school (updated once per hour) White Mountain Ranger Station: 798 North Main Street, Bishop, CA . In its upper reaches, the road seems to climb up the very spine of the Whites, through open alpine meadows and sagebrush flats. I was able to ascend White Mountain Peak without taking time off primarily due to Open Gate Day reducing the requisite hiking distance and still didn't get home until pretty late Sunday night. The Barcroft Gate is reached after these 17 miles, and the final seven miles climbs . The White Mountains of California were first traversed on skis in February 1974 by a group of mostly Eastern Sierra residents: Jay Jensen, George Miller, Galen Rowell, and Dave Sharp. read about it on my Mt Whitney hike post. Links Search Engines - search the web for "White Mountain Peak": . The colors of White Mountain Peak from this angle remind me of the three Red Mountains in Colorado. It is about 35 miles long, with more than half cross-country, and involves a bit of third class scrambling. The limiting factor continues to be distance and vacation time. We are seasoned hikers with a lot of high altitude experience and were plenty tired by the end of the day. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. That until reaching a point where is probably impossible to turn around. Across the Great Basin and Back | The Loneliest Road (Trip) in America. 1 review of White Mountain Research Station "Four of us hiked up to White Mountain on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008. All Rights Reserved, White Mountain Rd, Bishop, CA, 93514, USA, Campito the Wild Horse, was a first for me here and even has it’s own Facebook page. Found inside – Page 110Stride easily in flat country, pass another lane on the left, and go to a greenpainted bar gate. ... though, stand three peaks: little Victor Head, South Percy Peak, and, tucked behind the small mountain, North Percy Peak. The peak and the surrounding land is owned by the Nature Conservancy and access to the peak is open to the public (free and no reservation required) ONLY on certain days and weekends. White Mountain Peak is the highest point in Mono County. I have no idea as how would someone drive up this road. Peaks along the way include Boundary (a bump on a ridge . When I visited the mountain the gate was unlocked for the Barcroft Station open house, which shortened. ROAD MAPS: UC WMRS Road Access Relief Map: including US-395, Bishop, Big Pine, SR-168, White Mountain Road, and Barcroft gate. Did see some brave souls in a minivan! You mention the water crossings but to me they were the least of the worries. Found inside – Page 33It was a wonderful day in April when the two friends ventured forth towards White Mountain Trail (as it had been named by the ... Hesitantly, they walked toward the open gate and then bravely, Star went first and nothing happened. about 45 minutes drive from the Bancroft gate (2016-07-24). It looks as though the signature image of this page was deleted. The White Mountians are home to the oldest living things on Earth making a unique place in the world. A ticket gate is open from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. Climb California's third highest peak (14,252ft). The White Mountain Range bumps over the Nevada state line at Boundary Peak. Winter visitors should check the CalTrans (California DOT) web site: Mountain Highway Conditions by highway number Mountain Highway Conditions by map Mountain Pass Closures, University of California White Mountain Research Station USEFUL TRIP REPORTS: Erik Siering's June 3, 2000 Ascent via Milner Canyon and the West Ridge ANCIENT BRISTLECONE PINE FOREST LINKS USDA FS: Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest GORP: Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. : when driving up to Barcroft gate, do NOT follow Google Maps' advice and take a "shortcut" via Silver Canyon Road. Take this north and follow the directions above (from California). A study published in Nature.com by Director Glen MacDonald and an international team of scientists has gained national press attention. Due to the high summit elevation, many people coming from Owens Valley like to spend a night sleeping at high enough elevation to properly acclimatize. Found insideFour colored trails converge atop Belknap: blue, red, green, and white. Join the White Trail as it leads south around a communications tower. Beyond, emerge onto open ledges and an intersection where the BRT departs left using the East ... White Mountain Peak Trail is a 15.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Bishop, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. You then continue up White Mountain Rd past the Patriarch Grove turnoff, through the "locked gate", up to the Barcroft Laboratory, and eventually to the summit of White Mountain Peak at 14,252′. Inyo National Forest, California. A little later on in the summer (like, the end of July), the road will be open as far as the locked gate at 11,500 feet. Found inside – Page 627THE OUTLOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SECTION Ogunquit , Maine FOR White Mountains OLD POINT COMFORT ht passed for variety and beauty . ... MASSACHUSETTS days before the date on which it is intended the advertisement shall first appear . Winter condition notes from smeek12: I just got back from White Mountain, March 30th (2004), and the total round trip distance for the South side was 52 miles, even though the rangers told me 44. Following the trail back down. Found inside – Page 9393 Scenic Colorado hasRocky Mountain National Park in COLORADO his gray eyes wonderingly studying her beauty ... hills and could travel or settle where I pleased , I learned He took a step nearer the girl , still holding open the gate . The White Mountain Research Center operates three field stations to support college-level instruction and research throughout the entire region. We agree this is an "easy 14er" but that does not mean it was easy. Going down, the first 5-6 miles are absolutely horrendous. No permits or entry fees are required to climb, hike, ski, or mountain bike this peak. Supporting scientific achievement for over 60 years. There are researchers and students there all summer. White Rock Lakes was visible 600 feet below, and Dome Peak stood 3 miles to the south—both basking in the evening sun. For those wishing to climb White Mountain Peak (14,242′), WMRC will open the locked gate at approximately 6:30 AM and close at about 7:30 PM. Added by Pine Watt. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. Plane demonstrations and rides will take place from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. We took it at 10 miles an hour, and it took 1.5 hours each way to traverse the dirt section alone. Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area is about 10 miles from Eagar. After 17 years of dedicated and cheerful service, our wonderful Scheduling Coordinator, Denise Waterbury, is embarking on a well-deserved retirement and whole new set of adventures. Your are definitely right. Found insideIt is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m .; you get a key for the gate at the Information Station . ... Northward along the marine limestone reef are the four highest mountain peaks in Texas : Guadalupe Peak , 8,751 feet above sea level and ... More than 20 rides (a few are closed in 2020 due to social distancing requirements . The annual Barcroft Research Station Open House held at 12,500 feet high in the White Mountains has been cancelled this summer due to a funding shortage. Found inside – Page 184Open your eyes well , for I do not want a terrible fate to befall your daughter . ' I could hear him pacing up ... Monday Let them come to the summit of this mountain and hunt us down . ... The day was uncertain but 184 Opening the Gates. White Mountain Peak: Hiking California's Third Highest Mountain. Their journey, thanks to Rowell, was sponsored by National Geographic, and included a flown-in food cache and use of the Barcroft Research facility. The White and Inyo Mountains to the south are in the rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada which creates a striking desert-like appearance and the perfect conditions for the world's oldest living trees, the Ancient Bristlecone Pines. The day seems to be fading a bit faster than expected. Beautiful day along the ridge leading to White Mountain Peak (2016-07-24). Although the road is open 24 hours a day seven days a week, the Cost is 10.00 per car and 5.00 to park at Summit Lake. Updated maps of the dirt roads can be found at a restaurant/convenience store in the town of Chalfant. California is home to over a dozen 14'ers (peaks over 14,000 feet), with some of the most popular being Mt. It is 2 miles to the station from the locked gate - with a relatively challenging climb - allow about 1 hour to hike this distance. White mountain switchbacks are a little technical on the descent but not bad and still pretty fast. Elevation 14,252 ft Distance: 14 Miles roundtrip. At 14,252 feet in elevation, White Mountain Peak in the White Mountains is the third highest summit in California. If you have some energy left, drive back and do the, If you’re feeling wiped, just do a stop at one of the. I drove a few miles out of town and found my first peak. There are a few Sundays during the summer when you can even shave four miles and 790 feet-250 meters off the round trip - open gate days. Santa's Village . On a clear day, views from the 6,288-foot summit extend beyond New Hampshire as far as 130 miles to Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, Quebec, and the Atlantic . Contact the White Mountain Ranger Station (see the Mountain Conditions section below) for the latest weather and road conditions. The descent off White Mountain back to the hiker gate is fun. Park at the locked gate and hike 2 miles up to Barcroft Labs at 12,500 ft. California is home to over a dozen 14'ers (peaks over 14,000 feet), with some of the most popular being Mt. White Mountain Road is much, much nicer. Children refers to the set of objects that logically fall under a given object. Rising 14,246 feet above the town of Bishop, California looms the summit of White Mountain Peak the highest peak in the White Mountain Range and the third highest peak in the state of California, after Mount Whitney and Mount Williamson. Found inside – Page 191Open 24hr . ) Taqueria Las Palmas , 136 E. Line St. ( < 873-4337 ) . This authentic taqueria is popular with locals and ... The hike gains over 2500 ft . on the way to the summit from the locked Bancroft Gate at the White Mountain ... You start at an elevation of 12,000, so you're only going up around 2,000 - 3000 in elevation. Primary Trailhead: From the intersection of Route 73 and Route 86, follow Route 86 toward Wilmington. © 2006-2021 SummitPost.org. Continue into Wilmington to the four-way stop sign. SOUTH FACE FROM CALIFORNIA: The trailhead for this route is the Barcroft gate on White Mountain Road. View the most recent version of WMRC’s COVID-19 Playbook and a checklist highlighting what is required of all users in order to visit WMRC. No reservations are needed for camping but a campfire permit is required and available from USFS office in Bishop. Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. Found inside – Page 85Day - use facilites would be provided at the Greeley Ponds Scenic Area . A management plan would be developed ... In addition , several of the roads presently open would be closed leaving only the Smarts Brook Road open to vehicle use . Found inside – Page 196... top of the northernmost 4,000-footer in the White Mountains, across two other peaks, then down to a mountain pond. ... In summer and fall, the hatchery gate is open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. In winter, it is generally left open. Also, pay close attention to the roads-the signs are terrible and are often contradictory to each other. For up to date weather information, check the following: White Mountain Summit research station report (updated every 10 minutes) Barcroft Observatory Dome ZenithCam shows live images of the south face of White Mountain Peak from 12,720 feet (3877 meters). Time-wise it took me to drive down as much as it took me to drive up on the main access road by Ancient Bristlecone Forest. Whitney and Mt. Dams are controversial among environmentalists, providing water and clean energy—but destroying and fragmenting habitat. With only a half day remaining of our short trip down to the Sierras, Steven and I decided it made the most sense to drive all the way up to the White Mountains after dinner. She's a happy girl and will be much happier in about three months. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. The peak is arguably California's easiest fourteener via jeep road. This adventure requires no technical rock climbing skills and is a great introduction to high altitude hiking/alpinism. 2016-06-07 White Mountain Road is Open to the Locked Gate. White Mountain Peak (or simply White Mountain), at 14,252-foot (4344.0 m), is the highest peak in the White Mountains of California, the highest peak in Mono County, and the third highest peak in the state after Mount Whitney and Mount Williamson.. Found inside – Page 48This high-elevation spur has the feel of high-country trails in the White Mountains I recall from my youth as the pathway ascends in a cut through head-high thick fir, open sky above and through those trees, summit winds swishing about. From California's Owens Valley, take US-395 to Big Pine and drive east on California Highway SR-168 into the White Mountains. Found inside – Page 153Or, the Land We Live In. A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes. ... as the sun sinks lower , becomes streaked with pale bars of light when the sides and shoulders of the hills are developed by the failing day . Hike the jeep road 5 more miles to the top of White Mountain Peak, where there is a smaller research station. By the time you summit, you've climbed around 12,200′ over 32 miles. Hikers will be allowed to park at the Barcroft Station and hike from there to the summit of White Mountain Peak. 2779 White Mountain Highway North Conway, NH 03860. Sentinel Peak From Lizard Pass Dome Peak From Lizard Pass Evening Sun On White Rock Lakes. Initially we were planning to do a BIG ride: start down at Big Pine, at 4k ft, and ride all the . I was able to ascend White Mountain Peak without taking time off primarily due to Open Gate Day reducing the requisite hiking distance and still didn't get home until pretty late Sunday night. The gate was at about 11,700 feet. In Stock. Found inside – Page 60,ge Has Its Privileges Sunday River, ME: Senior Ski Program, (207) 824-3000 Organized Senior Programs Jay Peak, VT: Prime Time ... THE GOLDEN YEARS manages to get up to the White Mountains for a couple of days at least once a winter. Lots of sharp rocks. Thought this information might be useful to folks here, since White is often a shakedown, training, or acclimatization hike for Whitney: The 2020 open gate day originally scheduled for Sunday, July 26, has been cancelled due to the pandemic. The wildlife area is 5 miles from the turnoff on a gravel . Another view over Fish Lake Valley from the trail. Glad you made it up there (beautiful area)! Wednesday & Thursday, September 2-3, 2020. Photo by Jeff Klein. From there, a good viewpoint, you can walk past the locked gate and meander up the road the rest of the way to the summit at 7,595 feet. 2016-06-02 Early June 2016 Photo Tour in Yosemite High Country (or White Mountains) 2016-05-31 Early June 2016 Photo Tour in Yosemite High Country (or White Mountains) 2016-04-28 2016 Photo Tours in Yosemite High Country and/or White Mountains White Mountains Traverse. Found inside – Page 140Formerly the White Mountains were twenty years as to defy my recollection ... St. Lawrence road runs within twelve miles of garden gates unhinged , and the yards and gardens the summit of Mount Washington , the highest of neglected . At one point, in a hairpin left turn driving down, the car slid to the right although I was barely moving. Many people camp near the gate and at 6am ranch care takers took us to a small office to gave us an instruction. The park is open until daily through Labor Day, and weekends only until October 12. Found inside – Page 154154 Wisdom of the White Mountain theory asserted that a Brahmin and a Pulaya had the same Brahman within them and they both are part of the ... One day I was looking for a place to sleep. I saw the wooden gate of an ashram lying open ... Known to clients and staff alike for her amazing ability to keep things organized and running smoothly for our visitors, Denise will be missed. Found inside – Page 234An Illustrated Collection of Encounters, Events, Customs and Daily Life Recorded by Foreign Visitors Martin Uden ... even though you go north until you reach the 'Ever White Mountain,' and, in reaching it, reach the 'River of the Duck's ... view to northeast - bishop creek hydroelectric system, haer cal,14-bish.v,1-2.tif Beautiful day along the ridge leading to White Mountain Peak (2016-07-24). It is part of the Inyo-White Mountains which are composed of some of the oldest sedimentary rocks in California with fossils nearly 600 million years old. The hike is tough, but doable, and meanders through the White Mountains Wilderness section of Inyo National Forest: a rugged a beautiful . Found inside – Page 156The native Americans were eventually relocated to Fort Tejon south of Bakersfield , and the White Mountains then open for unrestricted exploitation . Livestock were grazed from the valleys to the crest of the range . Found insideThe White Mountains border central California and Nevada. They are and remain a large pile of dirt, unlike their majestic brothers across the Owens Valley divide. The High Sierras were classic pale granite mountains with stark peaks and ... Found insideTraditionally, the University of California held an open house at the lab on Labor Day, unlocking the gate for the day ... Approach and hiking route Maps: White Mountain Peak, Mount Barcroft and Juniper Mountain (CA) 7.5minute (1:24,000 ... Five miles from the stoplight, at the top of the mesa, turn right at the sign for Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area. Day 2 • Hike to High Camp • 7,300 feet. After that, to the main street, it is in good condition. White Mountain Peak, located northeast of the city of Bishop on US-395, is the third highest peak in California and the highest outside of the Sierra Nevada. "that building that houses the sheep" is actually the White Mountain Research Center, Barcroft Station, run by University of California. From the stoplight in Eagar, drive east on Highway 260 (the road turns south and becomes Highway 191/180). Locale: Silicon Valley. The once-a-year open gate that allows easier access to the third highest peak in the state, White Mountain, will still be open to those interested in hiking. White Mountain Road and others are not plowed during the winter and may be gated when blocked by snow. Whiteface Mountain is a High Peak, meaning there will be significant elevation gain and rugged terrain that brings you to one of the tallest mountains in New York. Found inside – Page 81From the present vantage - poiut as a sure entrance within the open gate all the mountain ranges of Ceylon are of ... glen seem The magnificent panorama from the but rays of intensified light throwing summit of Pedro einbraces the whole ... Links Search Engines - search the web for "White Mountain Peak": . (760) 873-2501 / 2503. "I can't hear you over the stove!" check the weather station at the summit for real-time conditions, Here are some tips on checking for snow on the trail, my video explaining why they are a great shoe here, airplane mode so the battery doesn’t drain. 12 reviews of White Mountain Peak "White Mountain Peak is the highest peak in the White Mountains of California, the highest peak in Mono County, and the third highest peak in the state after Mount Whitney and Mount Williamson. We left our campground at 6:10am or so, used the bathroom at the normally closed gated area (the normal trailhead.) Porter Mountain is visited by many - a good road goes most of the way up it, and you can park at 7,400 feet. Like Telescope Peak to our south, White Mountain's summit offers a dramatic and unobstructed 360° panorama. For the past few years, a tale has been passed around within our circle of friends about cycling up White Mountain Peak. Photo by Keaton Reed. This also means there are no trees or other natural barriers to block the wind. White/Inyo and Benton Ranges 06/25/2020 - 06/28/2020. Inyo National Forest, California. My primary objective for the weekend would be White Mountain Peak, the 3 rd highest mountain in California. The trail is primarily used for hiking and mountain biking and is best used from June until October. The descent to White Rock Lakes normally involves a fairly quick snow plunge. 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