Nightmare Rock

Nightmare Rock in the Alabama Hills in Lone Pine, CA on February 24, 2020. Photo by Peter Stringer

The Alabama Hills in Lone Pine, California are packed with incredible vistas and motion picture history. And then there’s Nightmare Rock, a modern art installation that looks even scarier at night!

It’s a fun photo spot, “gramworthy” for all ages. It’s a fun side trip for kids when visiting the Alabama Hills.

Also, if you’re into astrophotography, Nightmare Rock makes for a great foreground if you’re doing a long exposure shot of the galaxy! Just don’t get too close. Those teeth are sharp!

Nearby Locations:

Alabama Hills Recreation and National Scenic Area (1 miles)
Mobius Arch Stone (1.9 miles)
Museum of Western Film History (2 miles)
Whitney Portal (7.3 miles)
Lone Pine Lake (8.5 miles)

Owens Lake Trails Plaza (11.3 miles)
The Joshua Tree U2 Album Location (26.9 miles)
Sequoia National Park (27.1 miles)
The Racetrack (30.4 miles)
Kings Canyon National Park (32.3 miles)

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Nightmare Rock, Whitney Portal Rd
Lone Pine, California 93545

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