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Hungry Bill’s Ranch

    Difficulty: moderately strenuous

    Type of hike:
    informal path and cross-country.

    Distance:
    2 miles to ranch site from road end; 7 miles to Panamint City.

    Elevation gain:
    1100 feet to ranch site; 4100 feet to pass

    Water: yes

    Start:
    end of Johnson Canyon Road

    Vehicle needed:
    high-clearance to canyon mouth; 4x4 on last 4 miles to road end

    Maps:
    Panamint and Galena Canyon 7.5 minute topos

    Comments:
    Historic ranch site from 1870’s contains rock terraces, corral and orchard. It is possible to continue over pass (no trail) to ghost town of Panamint City.
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    Johnson Canyon Road

    (Map) - Beyond the end of the road a 2 mile hike leads up the canyon to Hungry Bill’s Ranch, with its ...
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    Hungry Bill's Ranch

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