California · Hiking · Ansel Adams Wilderness · Near Mammoth Lakes

Emily Lake

3.2 mi
round trip
652 ft
climb
9,935 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Inyo National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Inyo National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Emily Lake is a moderate out-and-back hike in California's Ansel Adams Wilderness, within the Mammoth Ranger District of Inyo National Forest. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and runs about 3.2 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 652 feet from a low point of 9,269 feet to a high of 9,935 feet. The route is natural-surface and allows horses, and it is not accessible. Bikes are not permitted. The trail is open year-round. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Tuolumne Meadows, which sits about 1,200 feet lower, show July highs around 71°F and lows near 38°F. Winter is cold, with January highs around 41°F and lows near 13°F. The John Muir mountain biking trailhead is just 0.3 miles away, and the River South hike is about 1.1 miles off. Agnew Horse Camp and Agnew Meadows Group Camp are both about 1.5 miles away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Agnew Meadows Horse Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 1.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Outpost 14

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 3 mi
  • If it rains

    free natural hot pool

    Hot spring

    On your way back · 4 mi

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Emily Lake

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      41° / 13°

    2. Feb

      38° / 12°

    3. Mar

      42° / 15°

    4. Apr

      45° / 22°

    5. May

      54° / 27°

    6. Jun

      65° / 33°

    7. Jul

      71° / 38°

    8. Aug

      70° / 36°

    9. Sep

      65° / 32°

    10. Oct

      57° / 26°

    11. Nov

      47° / 20°

    12. Dec

      40° / 12°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tuolumne Meadows Rs, CA, 19.6 mi away at 8,694 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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