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.