Talk:Saline Valley

Things that could be added to this article:


 * History of mining operations and other uses of the area This seems to be pretty well taken care of.  -- Scott  ei&#960;  00:55, Jun 8, 2005 (UTC)
 * Mention of the various canyons on the Mt. Inyo side of the valley
 * Mention of other recreational uses aside from the hot springs; hiking, 4-wheeling, biking, etc

Things that could be clarified/corrected in this article:

The text:

"Saline Valley is a closed or Endorheic basin. If filled with water it would be over 4000 feet (120 m) deep at its deepest, form a lake with a surface area of roughly 500 square miles (1,300 km²), and hold approximately 500 million acre (600 km³) feet of water."

4000 feet or 120 meters, but not both.

Photo
Hmm... the photo got deleted, and this article really could use a photo or two. I'm planning a visit in April; I'll see what I can do. -- Scott ei&#960;  04:45, 27 January 2006 (UTC)

Unsourced section on location and SV road
This section on the Saline Valley Road is completely unsourced. We need a citation for this content.

Saline Valley Road is a sporadically maintained dirt road running north–south through the length of the valley, and is the most commonly used access route. From SR 168 in the north to SR 190 in the south, it is 95 miles (153 km) long, and ranges in elevation from 1094 to 7593 feet (333 to 2314 m). It goes through two mountain passes: the Inyo Mountains in the north, and the Nelson Range in the south. The northern pass is higher, but is better maintained and is about 20 miles (30 km) closer to the hot springs. One or both passes may be closed during the winter due to snow, ice, or washouts. The "Road Closed" signs are often left in place year-round in an attempt to deter motorists who may not realize how treacherous the road is. It is not a Park Service Road, and Inyo County is responsible for its maintenance. The entire length of the road is passable by non-4WD vehicles under favorable conditions, but areas can be icy and impassable, and long stretches of road are extremely rough and surfaced by sharp-edged primitive rock gravel. High ground clearance, off-road tires, and mounted full-size spare tires are strongly recommended. Netherzone (talk) 22:30, 14 October 2022 (UTC)