California · Hiking · John Muir Wilderness · Near Mammoth Lakes

Pioneer Basin

1.8 mi
round trip
348 ft
climb
10,402 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Pioneer Basin open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Pioneer Basin, 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.

Pioneer Basin is an easy out-and-back hike in the John Muir Wilderness, part of the High Sierra Ranger District of Sierra National Forest in California. The trail is about 1.8 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 348 feet, and it starts and ends at roughly 10,000 feet. The route is on natural surface, and it is accessible to horses. Bikes are not allowed, and the trail is not an accessible route. Forth Recess Lake lies just 0.1 mile away, and Golden Lake is about 0.4 mile off. Climbers can head to the High Sierra area, about 0.2 mile away, or Starr Wall, about 2.2 miles away.

Around this trail

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

    Mosquito Flat Backpacker's Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 2.5 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 · 15 mi

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