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California
10.2 mi
Distance
1,610 ft
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Rocky Basin Lakes
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Rocky Basin Lakes is a moderate alpine lake hike offering stunning high-elevation scenery across nearly 10.5 miles of mountain terrain. The trail climbs over 1,600 feet through varied landscape to reach pristine alpine lakes nestled in a rocky basin, providing excellent opportunities for photography, swimming, and wildlife viewing. This classic Sierra or mountain range destination rewards hikers with panoramic views and the serene beauty of multiple glacial lakes.
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~4 min drive
Short, scenic climb with steady elevation gain near Barigan.
Siberian Pass
~5 min drive
Quick alpine climb to a scenic mountain pass with expansive Sierra views.
Volcano Meadow
~7 min drive
Moderate 8.66-mile meadow hike with 475 ft gain through volcanic terrain.
Kern Peak
~7 min drive
Steep alpine climb to Kern Peak with excellent Sierra views.
Mulkey Mdw.-Templeton Meadow
~7 min drive
Gentle alpine meadow trail connecting two scenic high-country meadows.
Chicken Spring Lake (West)
~7 min drive
Easy alpine lake walk with minimal elevation gain and big mountain views.
Left Stringer
~10 min drive
Steady 2.91-mile climb with 727 ft gain and scenic views.
Trail Pass
~10 min drive
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Bear Meadow
~10 min drive
Moderate 9-mile Sierra foothills hike with 1,220 ft elevation gain.
South Fork Cottonwood Creek
~10 min drive
Easy creek-side walk with minimal elevation gain in Cottonwood Creek drainage.
