After returning to US 395 via CA 270 from Bodie I headed south towards Mammoth. Along the way I detoured off of US 395 onto CA 158 which is known as the June Lake Loop. CA 158 is a 16 mile loop route in rural Mono County to/from US 395. Only the 3.5 southern most miles of CA 158 are kept open during the winter while the rest of the route closes for the winter. I started CA 158 from the north terminus and headed south. Apparently the slab of asphalt behind the guide sign was once an alignment of US 395. The views of the Eastern Sierras approaching Grant Lake are stunning, especially after a heavy winter like early 2017. After crossing a small ridge CA 158 begins to run along the shore of Grant Lake. CA 158 follows the shore of Grant Lake before descending through a small canyon to Silver Lake. Approaching Gull Lake there is much more buildings and population alongside CA 158. CA 158 enters the incorporated communi...
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