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California
1.8 mi
Distance
545 ft
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What we do know
Inside Inyo National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Gibbs Lake
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Gibbs Lake is a scenic alpine destination offering rewarding views for a relatively short hike. This trail climbs steadily through mixed terrain to reach a pristine mountain lake nestled in the high country. The combination of moderate elevation gain and manageable distance makes it an excellent choice for hikers seeking alpine scenery without extreme commitment.
Gaylor Lakes Trailhead
~9 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,…
Walker Lake North
~4 min drive
Short alpine trail with lake views and gentle elevation gain near Walker Lake.
Bloody Canyon
~5 min drive
Steep alpine climb with 2,080 ft gain offering dramatic Sierra views.
Shell Lake
~10 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain and scenic water views.
Mono Pass Trailhead
~10 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)…
Gardisky Lake
~10 min drive
Ultra-short walk to an alpine lake with minimal elevation change.
Lake Canyon
~15 min drive
A moderate 3.62-mile out-and-back singletrack trail in California that links to Oneida Lake.
Alger Lakes
~12 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile alpine lake hike with 690 ft elevation gain.
Elizabeth Lake Trailhead
~19 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…
Panum Crater - Rim
~11 min drive
Easy rim loop around a young volcanic crater with basin views.
