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California
0.1 mi
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Inside Inyo National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Gardisky Lake
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Gardisky Lake is an ultra-short alpine destination perfect for visitors seeking quick access to high-elevation scenery without committing to a lengthy hike. This nearly flat walk leads to a pristine mountain lake nestled in the Eastern Sierra, offering stunning views and excellent photography opportunities in a compact package.
Gaylor Lakes Trailhead
~6 min drive
<p>This short but steep hike offers spectacular high-country views, wildflowers in the summer, and lake views. From the trailhead, located right next to Tioga Pass, climb steadily to a ridge with views of the high Sierra including Mt. Dana and Dana Meadows. At the ridge crest,…
Saddlebag Lake Loop
~2 min drive
Easy alpine lake loop with minimal elevation gain and spectacular Sierra views.
Shell Lake
~2 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain and scenic water views.
Lake Canyon
~8 min drive
A moderate 3.62-mile out-and-back singletrack trail in California that links to Oneida Lake.
Mono Pass Trailhead
~8 min drive
<p>This historic trans-Sierra trail climbs gradually through lodgepole pines and past wet meadows. In mid-summer, look for red mountain heather blooming trailside. After the Spillway Lake junction, the trail climbs steadily and more steeply to Mono Pass (elevation 10,600 feet)…
Shepherd Crest
~6 min drive
Easy alpine walk with scenic ridge views near Shepherd Crest.
Green Creek
~11 min drive
Easy 1-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Green Creek.
Bloody Canyon
~13 min drive
Steep alpine climb with 2,080 ft gain offering dramatic Sierra views.
Elizabeth Lake Trailhead
~14 min drive
<p>The trail climbs steadily to a glacier-carved lake at the base of Unicorn Peak in the heart of the Cathedral Range. A one-mile trail circles the lake. The trail begins at the back of the B loop in the Tuolumne Meadows Campground.<br /> <br /> <strong>Distance: </strong>4.8…
20 Lakes Basin Loop
~6 min drive
An easy 1.25-mile out-and-back trail in California's 20 Lakes Basin, ideal for casual hikers.
