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California
10.4 mi
Distance
2,222 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Inyo National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Mcgee Pass
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McGee Pass is a moderate alpine trek offering stunning views of the Eastern Sierra landscape. This trail climbs steadily through mixed terrain, gaining over 2,200 feet as it ascends toward the high country pass. Hikers can expect scenic vistas of the surrounding peaks and access to pristine alpine meadows and lakes in the McGee Creek drainage.
Baldwin Canyon
~4 min drive
Steep canyon hike with 978 ft gain through oak and chaparral terrain.
Steelhead Lake
~5 min drive
Steep 2-mile alpine lake hike with 1,173 ft elevation gain.
Hilton Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate 6.3-mile alpine hike with 1,500 ft elevation gain near Hilton Creek.
Convict Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate 5.93-mile climb gaining 1,286 ft in the Eastern Sierra.
Dorothy-Bighorn Lake
~6 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with moderate elevation gain and stunning mountain views.
Hopkins Pass
~8 min drive
Ultra-short pass access trail in California's high country.
Purple Lake
~13 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
Convict Lake Loop
~6 min drive
Easy alpine lake loop with scenic mountain views near Mammoth Lakes.
Ram Lake
~11 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with steady climb and scenic mountain views.
Second Recess
~15 min drive
Alpine lake trail with steady elevation gain and Sierra Nevada views.