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California
7.9 mi
Distance
2,615 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Inyo National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Kearsarge Pass
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Kearsarge Pass is a moderate alpine trek that climbs through the Eastern Sierra landscape, offering hikers access to one of the region's classic high passes. The trail gains over 2,600 feet while traversing approximately 8 miles, rewarding hikers with expansive views of the Sierra Nevada crest and surrounding peaks. This route is popular for both day hikes and as a gateway to backcountry exploration.
Mist Falls
~20 min drive
<p>The 8-mile round-trip walk to this spectacular cascade makes a great all-day walk. The first miles are relatively flat and open; in the last mile the wooded trail gains 600' in elevation. Be careful once there: Mist and spray make the surrounding rocks slippery and treacher…
Robinson Basin
~1 min drive
Steep 2.67-mile alpine climb with 1,490 ft elevation gain.
Golden Trout Lake
~1 min drive
Steep alpine hike to a pristine high-elevation lake in the Sierra Nevada.
Sardine Lake
~5 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain and stunning Sierra views.
Copper Creek
~23 min drive
<p>This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the Copper Creek Trail area.<br /> <br /> Copper Creek Trail is 10 miles one-way (20 miles round-trip) at a difficult incline. The trail travels through several aspen forests and meadows, ending at Granite Lake, a s…
Matlock Lake
~1 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with 324 ft gain near Matlock Lake, California.
Taboose Pass
~27 min drive
Steep Eastern Sierra climb to a remote alpine pass with dramatic mountain views.
Baxter Pass
~7 min drive
Steep alpine scramble to a high Sierra pass with dramatic exposure.
Zumwalt Meadow Trailhead
~24 min drive
<p> </p> <p>This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the Zumwalt Meadow area.</p> <h4>River Safety</h4> <p>Most of the year, the river flows gently along one side of the meadow, but in spring and early summer the water is cold an currents are swift. Be carefu…
Shepherd Pass
~8 min drive
Short alpine hike with modest elevation gain near Shepherd Pass.
