Lone Pine is a small town located in eastern California, USA. It is known for its stunning natural surroundings, particularly the nearby Sierra Nevada mountain range and the tallest peak in the contiguous United States, Mount Whitney. Lone Pine is a small town with a relatively small population of 2,035 at the 2010 census, known for its close-knit community and outdoor-oriented lifestyle.

The Alabama Hills are a formation of rounded rocks and eroded hills set at the base of the jagged peaks of the Sierra Nevada. Both geologic features were shaped by the same uplifting occurring 100 million years ago.

Located within the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area, photographers come from all over the country to capture this amazing view. The Arch Loop Trail was created in partnership with the Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association and the Alabama Hills Stewardship Group.