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UC Barcroft White Mountain Research Station
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UC Barcroft White Mountain Research Station
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UC Barcroft White Mountain Research Station
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Traveler
April 2, 2022
Hiking
University of California research station at about 12000 ft elevation, the highest year-round habitable scientific station in the system. Accommodation, food and services for researchers only, no public access or services. Still good to know people are usually here in case of an emergency.
Doneofficial
August 13, 2024
Hiking
Along an elevation gradient exceeding 10,000’ (3000 m) in the White Mountains of eastern California, White Mountain Research Center (WMRC) comprises three field stations and a research hut on the summit of White Mountain Peak. WMRC is a national laboratory open to qualified researchers and students who need access to facilities at high altitude or in the eastern Sierra regions. The Summit Lab (14,242) atop White Mountain Peak is opened by special arrangement in the summer.
More Info: ioes.ucla.edu/wmrc
More Info: ioes.ucla.edu/wmrc
Traveler
June 19, 2022
Mountain biking
The highest University of California research station is not open to the public, but it is helpful to know in case of an emergency that there are probably people and communication options right along the trail just a couple of miles before the peak.
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Best routes near UC Barcroft White Mountain Research Station
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hikers
14.1km
04:16
490m
490m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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Elevation 3,780 m
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