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The trail begins and ends at the Visitor Center building, where water, bathrooms, rangers and informative displays are available.
Shaun Hunter
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A sign marks the trailhead for the Cabin Trail through the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.
Shaun Hunter
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If hiked in a counterclockwise direction, the trail begins and a bland uphill walk toward the cabins and mine.
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Views of the Sierra Nevada mountains across the Owens Valley emerge.
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One of several old mining cabins and structures that remain standing along the trail.
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The site of the Mexican Mine with interpretive signage, cabin and tailings piles.
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A few benches offer chances to rest and take in the wide views from this trail that rises from 10,000 feet in elevation.
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Several cabins can be found along the Bristlecone Pine Forest's Cabin Trail.
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The trail soon leaves the exposed mining area and climbs through older groves of bristlecone pines.
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Amongst the world's oldest living beings.
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Views from the hike's eastern slope.
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An old tree.
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After crossing over the saddle, the hike trends downhill as it weaves its way back toward the Visitor Center.
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Ancient Bristlecone Pine.
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A high elevation hike on a rocky trail.
Shaun Hunter
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The trail meets with other area trails, and can be combined to see other groves or adjust the distance.