Druid Stones Lollipop Loop

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The Druid Stone Lollipop Loop rises 2,000 feet up the western side of the Owens Valley, offering immense panoramic vistas and back down behind the colloquially named "Druid Stones." This is a relatively loose, short and steep climb on a less-than-well maintained trail. Hikers - bring water, snacks, and maybe your poles. Runners, tighten those laces for a rather speedy, technical descent.

The trail is not signed. Bring your preferred navigation tool. The footing is somewhat steep and loose. Expect sun exposure and no water. Bring all you need!

This makes a big ascent and descent on rugged desert trail--preferred by some!

Park at the pull off on Bir road and follow your GPX track. You'll start on a wide, sandy OHV road (off-road vehicles may be able to park farther up). There are no signs along this trail, and at first there are many converging OHV roads. But from the parking you should see a trail that switch-backs up the side of the hill face in front of you. Head that way!

Once on the main trail the navigation should be easy. Most people take the Waganobe Trail (32E01) up and cut back at the Druid Stones Loop Trail to round out a nice 5-mile (RT), 2,000 foot climb. Again, there is no sign for this cut back! Keep your eyes peeled, go with someone who knows it, or use your device with a GPX track. If you skip the cut-back, go further up that canyon for some extra vertical and mileage and even more solitude, or turn back.