California · Hiking · John Muir Wilderness · Near Mammoth Lakes

Hopkins

7.2 mi
round trip
2,130 ft
climb
11,465 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Hopkins open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Hopkins, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

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

Hopkins is a hard hike in California's John Muir Wilderness, within the High Sierra Ranger District of Sierra National Forest. The route is an out-and-back of about 7.2 miles, with a total elevation gain of 2,130 feet, taking you from a low point of about 9,330 feet to a high of about 11,465 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is not accessible. The trail is natural-surfaced and does not allow bikes. It is open year-round, and the trip is rated hard. The closest neighbors are Mono Creek, about half a mile away, and Third Recess Lake, about 0.7 miles away. Climbers can head to Sierra Eastside, about 1.5 miles off, and High Sierra, about 1.9 miles away.

Around this trail

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

    Mosquito Flat Backpacker's Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 4.0 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    The Restaurant at Convict Lake

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 11 mi
  • If it rains

    Hot Spring

    Hot spring

    On your way back · 14 mi

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