SAMPLE TIME SPLITS FROM ACTUAL BADWATER 135 FINISHERS

Sample, Actual Time Splits from Previous Badwater 135 Finishers

FC / 17 SPW / 42 PSR 72 Darw 90 LP 122 P Rd. 131 Whitney 135 Who When?
3:13 8:17 13:10 22:19 30:07 32:58 34:0-9:31 Ray Sanchez 2022
2:58 7:35 12:23 15:28 28:59 32:33 34:00:30 Chris Cavanaugh 2022
3:19 8:30 17:01 23:09 30:38 32:58 34:04:14 Jill Andersen 2015
2:36 6:40 13:40 18:57 29:01 32:47 34:10:50 Ed Ettinghausen 2016
3:31 8:19 15:38 22:11 33:54 38:31 39:59:59 Jason Romero 2015
3:17 8:21 15:22 20:42 34:56 38:42 40:14:10 Keith Straw 2015
2:46 8:08 16:58 24:04 34:59 38:50 40:36:11 Dale Cougot 2016
3:34 9:50 20:04 27:43 38:58 41:10 43:37:51 Jodi Weiss 2015
4:08 11:23 21:46 28:47 39:38 42:54 44:13:01 Rich Peers 2022
3:24 9:17 19:55 28:33 38:54 42:40 44:15:53 Derek Dowell 2016
4:06 10:35 21:58 29:00 39:43 42:49 44:07:16 Molly Melton 2021
3:42 9:58 21:47 30:16 40:39 44:13 46:01:29 Tess Leono 2016
3:26 8:58 19:22 27:37 40:16 44:21 46:11:42 Eric Gelder 2015
4:43 11:27 22:10 31:12 41:19 44:28 45:57:42 Jackie Brown 2021

My Splits
FC / 17 SPW / 42 PSR 72 Darw 90 LP 122 P Rd. 131 Whitney 135 Date

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 BADWATER 135 COURSE DESCRIPTION & ELEVATION PROFILE

Course Description Towne Pass (4956’ / 1511m), 58.7mi / 94.5km

(Time Checkpoint #3)
Badwater Basin, Death Valley (280ft / 85m below sea level),
From Stovepipe Wells, it’s 17-mile long ascent with 5000’ of
Mile Zero (Start Line)
elevation gain to the highest point of the race course. From the
summit, it’s a 10-mile long descent with 3000’ feet of elevation loss
into the Panamint Valley. On both sides, it’s a steep and narrow
road with limited opportunities to park. Support vehicles, crews,
and runners must be cautious and extra aware of the traffic.

Panamint Springs Resort (2000’ / 610m),

72.7mi / 117km (Time Checkpoint #4)
Gas station, mini-mart, plus
restaurant and motel. We rent out
“The Cottage” as a way station
for any and all race entrants and
crews to use during the race:
Bring your own towel, soap, and
shampoo and make a big effort
The race begins here adjacent to a pool of saltwater located at to keep the room and bathroom
the lowest place in North America. There are toilets, but no other tidy. After passing Panamint
services. Springs, a long, steep climb
follows on a steep and narrow
Furnace Creek Ranch (170’ / 51m below sea level),
road with limited opportunities
17.5mi / 28.2km (Time Checkpoint #1)
to park. Support vehicles, crews,
The first oasis in our journey. Two hotels, gas station, general store,
and runners must be cautious
restaurants, camping, and ice are available. Stock up here on ice,
and extra aware of the traffic, and
water, food, supplies, and gas both before the race and when you
ONLY park in the eight designated
pass through during the race!
parking zones between Panamint
Springs Resort and unmarked
Stovepipe Wells (Sea Level), 42.2mi / 68km (Time Checkpoint #2)
“Panamint Pass” at mile 84.9.

Father Crowley’s Turnout (4000’ / 1219m), 80.65mi / 130km

The bathrooms and parking lot that designate this viewpoint are
not the top of this ascent, though you may hope so. The road
continues to rise to 5000’ / 1524m over rolling hills, then eventually
descends into the Owen’s Valley.

Darwin Turn-Off (5050’ / 1540m), 90.6mi / 146km

(Time Checkpoint #5)
There are no services here, but just a few miles to the south of our
route is the small inhabited ghost town of Darwin, the website for
which touts “NO broadcast TV; NO AM/FM radio, NO cell signal; NO
stores; NO restaurants.” The Darwin time station is where the race
usually starts to get serious for all entrants. Look for “gunsite notch”
about 9.3 miles ahead to indicate your 100-mile mark! The generally
flat or slightly downhill stretch ahead can be tedious and demoralizing;
A general store, gas station, restaurant and motel. Location of the Mt. Whitney is visible ahead and never seems to get closer!
race’s Medical HQ for most of first 15 hours of the race. It is critical
Keeler (3610’ / 1100m), 108.1mi / 174km (Time Checkpoint #6)
that you stock up on ice, water, food, supplies, and gas when you
This is a small mining town with no facilities which abuts the
pass through here during the race!
Owens Dry Lake Bed on the left of the highway. Amazing views
of Mt. Whitney and the Sierra Nevada abound. A dirt road to the
right ascends to Cerro Gordo, an authentic ghost town high in
the mountains.

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Lone Pine (3610’ / 11km), 122.7mi / 197.5km (Time Checkpoint #7) Mt. Whitney Trailhead, (8360’ / 2548m), 135mi / 217km
Lone Pine offers the weary runner and
crew all the amenities of a real
town: café fare, fast food,
pizza, restaurants, motels,
gas stations, a grocery
store, and much more,
not to mention our
Race Headquarters at
the Dow Villa. Restock
here for the climb
to Whitney Portal as
there no services after
Lone Pine. Turn left onto
the Whitney Portal Road to Congratulations! You have finished The World’s Toughest Foot Race!
begin the final leg, the longest A small burger shack / shop are open during daylight hours. There is
and steepest climb of the race (13 also a stocked fishing pond and a campground (because, of course,
miles or 21km with 5000 feet or 1524m after running 135 miles, you really want to go fishing and camping!).
of elevation gain). Temperatures will steadily decrease during the
ascent (though depending on time of day). As you ascend Mt.
Whitney, be sure your support vehicle is always parked completely
off of the road and that you do not block traffic, not even for a
moment.

Portal Road / Base of the Switchbacks (6890’ / 2100m),

131.1mi / 211km (Time Checkpoint #8)
After the turn from Hwy 395 in Lone Pine, it’s 8.3 miles or 13.4km to
the final Time Checkpoint, located at the start of the switchbacks.
For nighttime finishers, be prepared with extra layers of clothing;
at night it can approach freezing temperature. The Portal Road is
steep and very narrow: please drive and park extra carefully all the
way to the finish!

TOILET LOCATIONS ALONG THE ROUTE

14.5 Golden Canyon (top end of parking lot; right side of road)
17.6 Furnace Creek Gas Station (left side of road)
40.2 Sand Dunes Parking lot (right side of road)
42.2 Stovepipe Wells Gas Station (right side of road, and at the
hotel on the left)
51.2 Wildrose Station (parking lot on Towne Pass; right side of
road)
72.7 Panamint Springs Resort (left side of road)
80.6 Father Crowley’s Point (right side of road)
121-122.8 Various locations along Hwy 395 in Lone Pine
For more of Badwater athlete Rich Peer’s art, (restaurants and hotels)
follow his Instagram @RichPeersArt 135 Mt. Whitney Portal / Finish Line

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1) Competitors will run a 2/10 of a mile out-and-back at the Darwin This 18.6-mile drive will take 19 minutes, driving at 50 to 60mph
Time Checkpoint at Mile 90.7. (the speed limits.)

2) At Mile 103.9, instead of going north onto CA Hwy 136 like After the drive - and after 21 minutes - competitors will resume
normal, Competitors will run west on CA Hwy 190 to Badwater running northbound along the west shoulder of Hwy 395. (These
Timing Checkpoint #6 at Mile 118.45 at Olancha at the 21minutes will be deducted from the overall finishing time, after
intersection with CA Hwy 395. the race.)

Crews should arrive at the Olancha Checkpoint five to eight While running north for the next 2.6 miles, crews may ONLY cross
minutes before their competitors to receive instructions, and to over to support their competitor at Diaz Lake Recreation Area, 1.2
prepare their vehicle for the competitor to get inside the vehicle miles north of Checkpoint 7.
immediately upon arrival.
After 2.6 miles from Checkpoint 7 - at the junction with Hwy 136
Upon arrival, competitors will get inside their support vehicles and - competitors will re-join the traditional race route and continue
will drive north on CA Hwy 395 to Badwater Timing Checkpoint #7 running north into Lone Pine.
at Lubken Canyon Road / Boulder Creek.
Be sure to be seen / check-in at Time Checkpoint 8 at Mile 122.8 at
This will be on the LEFT / west side of Hwy 395, so vehicles should the Dow Villa Motel on the Right. (CP 8 and Race Headquarters is
turn left at Lubken Canyon and then stop. at Room 32, on the sidewalk next to “The Grill” at the Dow Villa.)

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2023 Badwater 135 Official Race Route
LANDMARK Dist. (MI) Ele. (FT) MARKER

NOTE: TL = Traffic Light; SS = Stop Sign; T-Int = T-Intersection; Jct. = Junction

Badwater Basin: Head north (45 MPH) (TOILET) 0 -282
Crews will be held for 5 minutes after each wave begins, then released in small batches.
Wide Shoulder on Right: best place for first crew stop 2.6 to 3.4
Natural Bridge turnoff on R (PACERS MAY JOIN AGE 65+ COMPETITORS HERE) 3.5 -170 MM 13
Wide Shoulder on R. 3.9
Wide Shoulder on R. 4.5 MM 12
Devil’s Golf Course on L. 5.6 -165 MM 11
Wide Shoulder on R. 6.5 MM 10
Artist’s Drive entry on R. 8 -165
West Side Road on L. 10.6 MM 6
Artist’s Drive exit on R. 11.7 -70
Mushroom Rock on R. 12.1 -170 MM 5
Unmarked Road on R. 12.8
Golden Canyon on R. (45 MPH) (TOILET) 14.5 -165 MM 2
Jct. Hwy 190 & Badwater Rd. (SS): Go Left onto 190 north (Phone Service Begins) 16.5 0
Watch Speed Limits! (Don't be like that Aussie team in 2015!)
Timbisha Shoshone Reservation on L. (35 MPH) 17.2 -140
The Oasis (Furnace Creek Ranch) on L. General Store open until 200am (TOILET) 17.5 -165
It is CRITICAL to stock up on water, ice, and snacks, plus real food for the crew!
Park in lots, not along roadway, throughout Furnace Creek!
Furnace Creek Fuel on L. (Time Checkpoint #1) (TOILET) 17.7
Dumpsters available to dump garbage at Gas Station.
Park Service Visitor's Center on L. (Please use running path on left of roadway) 17.8 -165
Furnace Creek Campground on L. 18.2 -170
Harmony Borax Works on L. Park here and let competitor run one mile ahead (45 MPH) 19.1 -170
NO STOPPING, SLOWING, or PARKING NEXT 1 MILE! Drive to beyond the curves! 19.1 to 20.1 -100
Parking allowed beyond curvy section, where safe. 20.1
Cow Creek on R. (60 MPH) 20.8
1st Marathon 26.2
Daylight Pass Rd. / "Beatty 30" on R. 28.4 MM 99.5
Salt Creek turnoff on L. 30.8 MM 97.5
Sea Level sign on L. 32.1 0
"Summit" / end of rolling hills section 33.7 140' MM 94.5
North Hwy / Scotty's Castle turnoff on R. 34.9 MM 93.5
Sea Level sign on L. 35.4 0
MINIMAL PARKING NEXT 6 MILES! SOFT SHOULDERS. Do not get stuck in sand.
Devil's Cornfield on R. / "Soft Shoulders 2 Miles" sign 36.3 -80 MM 91.5
Three Small Parking Areas on R. (Space for 2 cars each) 36.9. 37, 37.1
Devils Cornfield Sign and paved pullout on R. (Space for 4-5 cars only) 37.5 MM 90.5
Sand Dunes Parking Lot on R. (35 MPH) (TOILET) 40.2 0
"CAUTION EXTREME HEAD DANGER" sign on L., facing opposite direction 41.8 0 MM 86.5
Stovepipe Wells Village Welcome sign: Gas / Food / Store opens at 400am! 42 0
Time Checkpoint #2 & Medical HQ on L. by hotel courtyard & flag. (TOILET) 42.2
(PACERS MAY JOIN COMPETITORS OF ANY AGE HERE.)
It's a long climb, and a long way, to Panamint Springs, 30 miles away! Be ready!
It is CRITICAL to stock up on water, ice, and snacks, plus real food for the crew!
Also, take advantage of the relatively low gas prices while you are here!
Mosaic Canyon turnoff on L. 42.4 5
Mile Marker 83.5 44.7 MM 83.5
1000' Elevation sign on R. (65 MPH) 46.9 1000
Short downhill (Phones Service ends soon along the ascent of Towne Pass) 47.3
DIP Sign on R. (Do NOT park in dips as you will be invisible!) 47.9
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DIP Sign on R. (Do NOT park in dips as you will be invisible!) 48.5
2000' Elevation sign on L.: All competitors must pass this location before 1000am 50.8 2000
Wildrose Station parking lot on R. (TOILET) 51.2 2450
Please park neatly and use designated spaces. Do not park "haphazardly."
Wildrose Turnoff on L. 51.4 2500 MM 76.5
2nd Marathon 52.4 2800 MM 75.5
3000' Elevation sign on L. 53.6 3000
4000' Elevation sign on L. (Nice paved pullout on R., followed by a dip in the road.) 56 4000
Approaching the summit of Towne Pass (35 MPH) 57.4
Brake Check parking area on R. 58.9
Towne Pass Summit (Time Checkpoint #3) 58.9 4956
"Downhill Next 9 Miles - 9% Grade" - Begin descent into Panamint Valley 59.6 MM 65.5
4000' Elevation sign on R. after large paved pullout on R. (55 MPH) 61.8 4000
Check out the amazing view of Mt. Whitney! (100km mark!) 62 3500
Paved pullout on L. (9% downhill grade) 62.5 MM 65.5
Gravel pullout on L. 63.7 MM 64.5
3000' Elevation sign on L. 64.1 3000
Large gravel pullout on R. 64.9
Large paved pullout on L. 65.3
2000' Elevation sign on L. (5% downhill grade) (65 MPH) 66.4 2000
Panamint Dry Lake Bed, east edge; "Soft Shoulder" sign 68.5 1640
Panamint Valley Road to Trona / Ridgecrest on L. 70.2 1750 MM 58.5
Panamint Springs Resort: Gas / Mini Mart / Food / Hotel (35 MPH). (TOILET) 72.8 1970 MM 55.5
Time Checkpoint #4 on L. at resort hotel / restaurant, NOT at gas station
All competitors must pass here before 800pm, Wednesday evening
Free Showers and Flush Toilets here in "The Cottage" and across street at the campground!
Get water, ice, snacks, and more (pizza, hot dogs, shakes, ice cream) at Gas Station / Mini Mart!
Get REAL FOOD at the Panamint Grill Restaurant at the Resort!
WARNING: Parking only allowed in designated locations for next 12.2 miles: follow odometer closely!
Also watch for our “Badwater Parking Zone” signs and only park in those areas.
2000' Elevation sign on L. (55 MPH) 73.4 2000
Darwin Falls turnoff on L. / "Rock Slide Area" sign on R. 73.8 2500
Parking Allowed on R. in gravel pullout with yellow left arrow (1.7 from PSR) (25 MPH) 74.5 MM 53.5
Parking Allowed on R. in small gravel pullout on right (3.3 from PSR) 76.1
3000' Elevation sign on L. (end parking allowed zone) 76.2 3000
Parking Allowed on R. in large gravel shoulder on right (4.6 from PSR) (25 MPH) 77.4 to 77.6
Parking Allowed in large gravel pullout on L. before left curve (5.3 from PSR) 78.1
3rd Marathon at 25 MPH sign with sharp left curve arrow 78.6 3400 MM 48.5
4000' Elevation sign on L. (25 MPH) 80.7 4000
Father Crowley's Point on R. (Toilet) Parking Allowed in lot (7.9 from PSR) 80.75 4000
Please no sleeping on the ground in parking spaces! Please do not leave garbage here. (TOILET)
Parking Allowed in elevated gravel pullout via small drive on R. (8.8 from PSR) 81.6
Parking Allowed in wide gravel pullout on R. (35 MPH) (10.5 from PSR) 83.3
Summit (no sign) Parking Allowed in large gravel pullout on R. (12.2 from PSR) 84.9
65 MPH sign on right, just beyond parking zone 85.1
Support vehicles may resume parking wherever it is safe to do so from here onwards.
Death Valley National Park sign on L. (65 MPH) 85.5 4200 MM 42.5
Saline Valley Rd. on R. (actual DVNP boundary) 86.5 4800 MM 41.5
"Adopt a Highway" sign on R. 88.7 MM 39.5
Darwin turnoff on L.: Time Checkpoint #5 90.7 5050 MM 37.5
All competitors must pass here by 500am, Wednesday morning
2023 only: Runners will run 2/10 of mile down the Darwin road and back 90-7-91.1
Adopt-a-Highway sign facing opposite direction 93.1 MM 35.5
Talc City Road on R. 93.9
Gravesite on R. (white cross on elevated area) 97.3 4100
"Rock Slide" sign on R. 101.3
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Pass through narrow area known locally as "Gunsite Notch" (Phone Service Begins soon afterwards) 101.4 4000
Jct. Hwy 136 & Hwy 190: Go left / west on Hwy 190 "Olancha 15mi" sign 103.9 3935
SOFT SHOULDERS: BE CAREFUL! DO NOT GET STUCK!
4th Marathon 104.8 3800 MM 16.5
Mile Marker 18.5 110 MM 18.5
LA DWP buidling and large equipment lot on right 114.2
Mile Marker 10.0 118.3
Time Checkpoint #6 on left just before Hwy 395 intersection: arrive 5-8 minutes before your competitor! 118.45 3650
Hwy 395: Load runner into support vehicle and drive north 18.6 miles 118.5
Do Not Exceed the Speed Limit (50, 55, 60mph)
Drive will take 18 minutes: Competitor many not resume running unil 21 minutes elapsed time
Time Checkpoint #7: Turn left at Lubken Canyon Rd. (across hwy from Boulder Creek RV Resort) and stop
Competitor will resume running northbound along the west shoulder of Hwy 395 after 21 minutes 118.5
During the next 2.6 miles, crews may ONLY cross over Hwy 395 at Diaz Lake Recreation Area 119.7
Jct. Hwy 136 & Hwy 395: Continue North (U.S. Inter-Agency Visitor Center on Right) (TOILET) 121.1 3696
WARNING: SPEED LIMITS DROP TO 25mph as you pass through town!
Comfort Inn on R. (45 MPH) 121.2
Chevron / Lee's Frontier Deli / Mini Mart (Great sandwiches!) on L. (TOILET) 121.4
Best Western on R. (35 MPH) 122.1
Lone Pine City Limits sign on R. (25 MPH) 122.4
McDonald's on L. (TOILET) 122.7 3610
Dow Villa Motel on R. at 310 S. Main Street: Time Checkpoint #8 & Medical HQ (TOILET) 122.8 3610
All competitors must pass within 42 hours of their individual wave start!
All competitors with time penalties must "check in" and serve penalty time here before continuing.
Portal Road (the only traffic light in Lone Pine): Go left / west / uphill for the final mountain ascent! 122.9 3610
Tuttle Creek turnoff on L. 123.4 3770
WARNING: Park and Drive Properly! NO slow driving; NO stopping in roadway!
Cross over the Los Angeles Aqueduct 123.5 3855
"Alabama Hills Recreation Area" sign on R. 123.7
Lone Pine Creek 124.6 4200
Pass the "Happy Face" Rock on R. (large dirt parking area; fun photo spot) 125.1
Movie Road on R. 125.7 4590
WARNING: Park and Drive Properly! NO slow driving; NO stopping in roadway!
Lone Pine Creek 125.8 4800
Horseshoe Meadow turnoff on L. 126.1 5000
Cuffe Ranch turnoff on R. / Valley View Road on L. 127.2 5100
WARNING: Park and Drive Properly! NO slow driving; NO stopping in roadway!
Whitney Vista Drive on L 127.5
Olivas Ranch Road on L. 128.5 5300
Former location of "Entering Active Bear Area" sign (but the bears are still here!!!) 129.3
WARNING: Park and Drive Properly! NO slow driving; NO stopping in roadway!
Lone Pine Campground on L. 129.4 5700
"Inyo National Forest" sign on R. 129.9 6400
5th Marathon at Indian Creek Rd. on R. 131 7000
Time Checkpoint #9 in Large gravel pullout on R. It is 3.6 miles to the finish! 131.2 6890
Road makes a 180-degree switchback to L. 132.2 7215
Vista Point on Left at large gravel pullout 132.9 7400
"Campsites 39-44" and "Whitney Portal Recreation Area" signs 133.8 7700
WARNING: Park and Drive Properly! NO slow driving; NO stopping in roadway!
Meysan Lakes trailhead on L. 134 8035
Family Campground on L.: Support vehicles should drive ahead NOW to find parking! 134.1 8100
Overflow Parking Lot on L. (All crew may join their competitor here to cross the finish line together.) 134.7 8200
Finish Line of the World's Toughest Foot Race: Congratulations! 134.8 8360

Mile Markers (MM) noted are on R. side of road and within 2/10 of a mile of their stated location. For reference only. Official distance
is 135.0 miles. Remember all car odometers have error. Distances above were GPS-measured and are accurate in a relative sense.
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Lone Pine: Quick Reference to the Most 760-876-4707 Open 11am-10pm daily
Popular Places for Badwater Folks Season’s Restaurant at 206 S Main St
Lone Pine is located at Mile 122 of the Badwater 135 race route and 760-876-8927 Open 5pm-10pm daily
is an important hub of activity before, during, and after the race. Jake’s Saloon at 119 N Main St (Many runners and crews socialize
Located at 3727 feet (1136m) at the foot of Mt. Whitney and with here after attending the official post-race pizza party at the Lo-Inyo
a population of just over 2000 friendly people, it is a wonderful and Elementary School at the conclusion of the race!)
appealing destination year-round and particularly important to the
success of the Badwater 135. Groceries, Gas & Mini-Mart, Outdoor Outfitters, Hardware
Lone Pine meets every need, from great food to comfortable hotels, Whitney Portal Store and Hostel at 238 S Main St
plus all enjoy the Post-Race Get-Together at the school, followed 760-876-0030 Open 7am-9pm daily in July
later by the traditional social hour(s) at Jake’s Saloon. We hope you
Elevation Sierra Adventure at 150 S Main St
enjoy the town, spend lots of money there, and let everyone know
760-876-4560 Open 9am-630 or 7pm daily
how much you enjoy racing in their back yard!
Lone Pine Market at 119 S Main St
Many Badwater 135 runners and crews buy race equipment and
760-876-4378 Open 8am-9pm daily
supplies at True-Value Hardware or Whitney Portal Hostel and Store,
groceries at Lone Pine Market, purchase moderately priced gas in Gardner’s True Value Hardware at 104 S Main St
town, and/or excellent coffee, snacks, and sandwiches at Lone 760-876-4208 Open 8am-6pm, Mon-Sat
Star Bistro, get an excellent meal at The Grill or enjoy fine dining at L.P. Chamber of Commerce at 120 S Main St
Seasons Restaurant. 760-876-4444 Open 830am-430pm daily
During the race, many support teams will go into town to pick up Big Willi Mountaineering Co. at 120 S Main St.
coffees and more at Lone Star Bistro, pizza from The Pizza Factory, 760-878-8325 Open 800am-400pm Thu-Mon
to-go food from The Grill or Lee’s Frontier Deli, or for ice, water, &
Chevron & Lee’s Frontier Deli at 1900 South Main St (This is the last
groceries.
business on the west side of the road on the far southern end of
Motels / Hotels (Not a complete list! See LonePineChamber.org for town. Many crews call ahead to order sandwiches as they approach
more listings!) town, or if making a quick run into town from the race route.)
760-876-5844 Gas 24/7; Deli closed 2-4am only
Best Western Frontier Hotel
1008 S Main Street 760-876-5571 Exxon-Mobil & AM-PM at 380 North Main St
760-876-4073 Open 24 Hours a Day
Comfort Inn
1920 S Main Street 760-876-8700
Dow Villa Motel
310 S Main St (Race HQ) 760-876-5521
Portal Motel
425 S Main St 760-876-5930
Whitney Portal Hostel (and Store)
238 S Main St 760-876-0030

Popular Eateries
Lone Star Bistro at 107 N Main St (Coffee drinks, sandwiches,
pastries, ice cream, smoothies, and such, plus WiFi. Very popular
with PCT hikers.)
760-876-1111 Open 7am-5pm daily
The Grill at 446 S Main St. (Located on the southern end of the
Dow Villa parking lot. Great food and great location!)
760-876-4240 Open 7am-9pm daily
Alabama Hills Cafe at 111 W Post S
760-876-4675 Open 6am-2pm daily

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