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California
0.5 mi
Distance
101 ft
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Lamarck Lakes
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Lamarck Lakes is a short and accessible alpine trail in the Eastern Sierra, offering quick access to pristine mountain lakes nestled in a glacial basin. Despite its brief distance, the trail gains elevation steadily through rocky terrain, rewarding hikers with stunning views of the surrounding peaks and clear alpine waters. This is an ideal destination for those seeking high-elevation scenery without committing to a full day of hiking.
Lamarck Col
~0 min drive
Steep alpine col hike with dramatic Eastern Sierra views and significant elevation gain.
Piute Pass
~2 min drive
Quick alpine access trail with modest elevation gain near Piute Pass.
Treasure Lakes
~10 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with scenic basin views and multiple mountain lakes.
Grass Lake Outlet
~2 min drive
Easy 0.59-mile walk to a scenic lake outlet with minimal elevation gain.
Emerald Lake
~4 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Bishop Pass
~14 min drive
Alpine day hike with meadows and granite basins in the Eastern Sierra.
Baboon Lake
~4 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Donkey Lakes
~4 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with modest elevation gain and scenic views.
L Lake
~14 min drive
Steady alpine lake hike with 607 ft elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Topsy Turvy Lake
~4 min drive
Easy 0.68-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
