Driving the Whitney Portal Road, California

[@mikefly562]

I just did this drive yesterday...it was really spectacular, and one of the best mountain roads that I have driven on. The shear cliffs on one side of the road and the breathtaking scenery made this one of the most beautiful drives that I've done.

[@FotoHysteria]

So cool! Yes it can be a thrilling drive.

[@paulcarpenter999]

I've driven this road multiple times over the years, and ever time I do my fear of heights gets SEVERE on those damned climbing turns between 2:34 to 3:32. Thanks for posting, I'm using as a training video to help lessen my fear!

[@FotoHysteria]

+Paul Carpenter haahha...yup it was a pretty crazy road in some spots.

[@rebagulsby1514]

This is a really good video, I like the description as you go. however that ride I would have to be blindfolded LOL. Again Great Video.

[@FotoHysteria]

Reba Gulsby haha..thx!

[@robertlandry5676]

Great shots of the Owens Valley, and a water feature!!

[@FotoHysteria]

Thank you!

[@johnhays8708]

We also enjoy the mountains and cool air. Climed Mt Whitney in 1987. Great vid!

[@amadagonzalez7092]

Holy Cow! LOVE the view but had my gut in my throat as your vehicle got way too close for comfort to that edge. LOL! I was hitting the breaks from my couch! Those mountains are incredible! Great Video!

[@FotoHysteria]

Mistyck Moon it looked way more scary than it was. Even I saw it and said to myself, "looks like I was about to go over the edge"..hahaha

[@amadagonzalez7092]

LOL!

[@sullycrashers]

climbed whitney mountaineer's route a couple weeks ago and had to walk down that road the same day due to snow and road closures. walking down that road after the climb was the worst stretch ever... Beautiful area though thanks for sharing :D

[@FotoHysteria]

My legs are tired and wobbly just thinking about that climbing..lol

[@SinMore]

The Long Long Trailer, with Lucy and Ricky Arnez!

[@ANonymous-xj3pf]

Not Boring man, Great Video. I am thinking of visiting. I live on the other side by 3 rivers

[@FotoHysteria]

Thank you.

[@anngavey205]

we were just there. really nice. Sept 2023

[@adventureseeker9800]

Anything that has anything to do with U.S. 395 or that is adjacent to U.S. 395 is always worth investigating. Lone Pine - Independence- Big Pine - Bishop - points north, that is such a fun area to explore.

[@FotoHysteria]

Absolutely agree!

[@charlieswearingen500]

Not boring at all and I really enjoyed it...

[@FotoHysteria]

Thx!

[@speedspeed121]

3:00 So that used to be a full lake 100 years ago?

[@FotoHysteria]

Actually I am not sure.

[@cesarvaladez8820]

Im trying to go from visalia to bishop do you recomend going through here?

[@FotoHysteria]

If you have the time, I do recommend it.

[@TheTonyHooton]

Can one park a truck camper there for a few days while hiking the trail?

[@FotoHysteria]

I believe, so just based on people stay overnight while they hike.

[@TobyCostaRica]

So the road just ends up at the campsite and you turn around after that? Debating if I should make it up all the way on this road on my trip up the 395 in Spring. Thanks

[@FotoHysteria]

Yes it ends there. People use this area to park and hike Mt. Whitney as well. Thanks for watching!

[@TobyCostaRica]

Foto Hysteria thanks I like these drive videos because it shows exactly what to expect. Not sure if I’d attempt it in the winter ❄️ though!

[@veronicag4593]

Beautiful scenery and imagine dragons? I’m in the right place

[@FotoHysteria]

Thx!

[@ΑλκοολικόςΦιλόσοφος]

Amazing

[@veronicag4593]

How long was the drive total to get to the end? Or do you know how many miles?

[@FotoHysteria]

From where I started the video was about 9 or 10 miles.

[@corsair12760]

Alhambra not Alabama lol

[@FotoHysteria]

LOL