Mazuorka Peak
Usa, north-america
N/A
2,870 m
hard
Year-round
Mazuorka Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.870m (9,416ft) above the sea level, located in Inyo County, in the U.S. state of California. It's
one of the highest mountain roads of California.
The road to the summit is gravel and rocky. It’s called Mazourka Canyon Road. It’s impassable in winters. Avoid driving in this area if unpaved mountain roads aren't your strong point. 4WD mandatory due to steepness and loose dirt. Stay away if you're scared of heights. Expect a trail pretty steep. At the summit there are several radio facilities. The road passes many mines and a large wooden loading hopper can be seen at the entrance to the canyon.
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Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 2,870 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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