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California
5.0 mi
Distance
579 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Inyo National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Starkweather
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The Starkweather Trail is a scenic nearly-5-mile loop offering moderate elevation gain through California's diverse terrain. This accessible trail provides a rewarding workout with approximately 579 feet of elevation gain, making it ideal for hikers seeking a half-day adventure without extreme technical difficulty.
2727
~2 min drive
Easy 1.57-mile hike with 210 ft elevation gain.
Summit Meadow
~5 min drive
Moderate 8-mile alpine meadow hike with 1,758 ft elevation gain.
Fish Creek
~7 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through riparian habitat with minimal elevation gain.
F-San Joaquin Ridge Sm
~3 min drive
Short Sierra ridge climb with valley views and steady elevation gain.
Minaret Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate 6.2-mile creek-side climb with 1,371 ft elevation gain.
Mammoth Crest
~9 min drive
Steep alpine climb to Mammoth Crest with panoramic Sierra views.
Sotcher Lake Vis Loop
~4 min drive
Easy scenic loop around Sotcher Lake with minimal elevation gain.
H-Crestview Rest Area
~7 min drive
Moderate 7.59-mile hike near H-Crestview Rest Area with scenic views.
Emily Lake
~5 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Sotcher Lake-Mammoth Pass
~4 min drive
Easy alpine connector between Sotcher Lake and Mammoth Pass.
