Location
Located at 4,000 feet in Independence, CA, Winnedumah Hotel is set against the striking backdrop of the Sierra Nevada to the west and the White Mountains to the east, offering a breathtaking landscape where towering granite peaks meet vast desert plains. Its remote location provides a tranquil atmosphere, a home to outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.
Just three hours from Los Angeles and within easy reach of Death Valley, Sequoia, and Yosemite National Parks, Winnedumah is ideally situated in a region that straddles four ecoregions. The area offers dramatic geological contrasts—snow-capped peaks rising over arid basins, and ancient rock formations giving way to lush riverbanks.
The Owens Valley, a true outdoor playground, offers hiking, fishing, climbing, and backcountry exploration, all just minutes from the Winnedumah Hotel. Whether casting a line, hiking a trail, or simply soaking in the raw beauty of the Eastern Sierra, Winnedumah Hotel is your gateway to adventure.
Mt. Whitney
Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48 states, is just 30 minutes from Winnedumah Hotel and offers a challenging 11-mile trail with stunning Eastern Sierra views.
Manzanar
One of ten camps where Japanese American citizens were incarcerated during World War II, Manzanar is now a National Park Service site with a cemetery, watchtowers, barracks, and an interpretive center.
The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is home to the world’s oldest trees, some over 4,000 years old, with strikingly twisted, colorful wood.
OWENS RIVER
The Owens River, one of the West’s top fly-fishing streams, flows through the valley and offers world-class fishing just minutes from Winnedumah Hotel.
Death Valley
Death Valley, America’s lowest, hottest, and driest national park, features extreme landscapes like the moving Sailing Stones of Racetrack Playa and the otherworldly Badwater Basin.
Mammoth Valley
Mammoth Lakes, just an hour from Winnedumah Hotel, offers world-class skiing in winter and hiking, alpine lakes, and volcanic features in summer.
Inyo County Courthouse
The Inyo County Courthouse, just steps from The Winnedumah, is a Neo-Classical Revival landmark known for its architecture and connection to the Manson trials.
Yosemite
About 2 hours north of The Winnedumah, Yosemite National Park is renowned for its waterfalls, ancient sequoias, and iconic granite cliffs like El Capitan and Half Dome, offering world-class hiking, climbing, and photography.
Onion Valley
Onion Valley, just 30 minutes from The Winnedumah, offers stunning alpine scenery, access to major trail systems, and seasonal activities like backcountry skiing, hiking to alpine lakes, and road biking.
