A truly outstanding 4x4 adventure to Funnel Lake in California

Funnel Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3.176m (10,419ft) above sea level, located in Inyo County, in the U.S. state of California. It’s one of the highest roads of California.

Funnel Lake

Where is Funnel Lake?

The lake is located just south west of Bishop, in the eastern central part of California, within the Inyo National Forest.

Is the road to Funnel Lake unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It is called Coyote Flat 4×4 trail. The trail doesn't cater to larger vehicles. There are two river-crossings in the road to the lake.

Can I drive my vehicle to Funnel Lake?

Only try the road with a vehicle that has a proper height and ground clearance, four-wheel drive, slightly deflated tires, and a spare wheel and tire.

Is the road to Funnel Lake worth the drive?

The drive offers stunning views, frozen snow drifts, alpine vistas and rolling meadows. There are several ruined mines along the drive. The trail offers a different visual experience during each season of the year.

How long is the road to Funnel Lake?

The road to the lake is pretty steep. Starting at Bishop, the road to the lake is 27.84km (17.3 miles) long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 1.846 meters. The average gradient is 6.63%.

Is the road to Funnel Lake open year-round?

Set high in the Eastern Sierras, the road is not plowed in winters.
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