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California
6.2 mi
Distance
1,207 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Inyo National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Little Lakes Valley
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Little Lakes Valley offers a scenic moderate hike through the Eastern Sierra, featuring a chain of pristine alpine lakes nestled in a glacially-carved valley. The trail climbs steadily through mixed terrain with expansive views of the surrounding peaks and high desert landscape. This popular destination showcases the region's dramatic geology and provides excellent opportunities for photography, fishing, and alpine exploration.
Mono Pass
~0 min drive
Quick alpine trail with minimal elevation gain near Mono Pass.
Third Recess Lake
~5 min drive
Alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain in the Eastern Sierra.
Morgan Pass
~6 min drive
Accessible alpine pass hike with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
Eastern Brooks Lake
~1 min drive
Ultra-short walk to an alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Hopkins
~7 min drive
Moderate 7.2-mile hike with 2,192 ft gain in Hopkins, California.
Second Recess
~10 min drive
Alpine lake trail with steady elevation gain and Sierra Nevada views.
Ruby Lake
~2 min drive
Easy alpine lake walk with minimal elevation gain and scenic water views.
Morgan Mine Road
~10 min drive
Steady 6-mile climb on historic mining road with 3,330 ft elevation gain.
Baldwin Canyon
~12 min drive
Steep canyon hike with 978 ft gain through oak and chaparral terrain.
Long Lake
~3 min drive
Easy quarter-mile walk to a scenic alpine lake.
