2025年3月5日 · Experience this 7.2-mile out-and-back trail near Toms Place, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 8 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, fishing, and hiking, so …

2024年3月4日 · The Little Lakes Valley hike passes by 6 alpine lakes before ending at the Gem Lakes, a series of 4 small and intensely colored lakes. The moderate length and difficulty of this trek caters to hikers of all levels.

2025年3月5日 · Head out on this 7.1-mile out-and-back trail near June Lake, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 10 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and fishing, but you …

2018年11月13日 · A hike of Little Lakes Valley via Mosquito Flat makes for a quintessential Eastern Sierra outdoor experience. This 8.5-mile out-and-back hike passes by six alpine lakes and provides side trail options to quite a few more. Hikers will pass under the 13,000+ ft mountain peaks of Bear Creek Spire, Mt. Dade, Mt. Abbot, and Mt. Mills.

2017年8月24日 · A very popular trail (and for good reason), Little Lakes Valley is a must visit for any mountain or alpine lake lover. The high elevation start combined with the flat trail spanning no less than 6 spectacular lakes in less than 5 miles makes for a leisurely hike with some of the best views in the area.

Little Lakes Valley in the John Muir Wilderness near Mammoth Lakes, CA is aptly named because there are so many lakes to be seen on this hike. The Eastern Sierra Mountains attract hikers of all levels and this relatively flat 4-mile hike to Gem Lakes is a great hike for beginners.

The easy access to this beautiful chain of lakes make Little Lakes Valley popular for fishing, day hikes and beginning backpackers. Glaciers carved this extensive chain of lakes, both large and small. Wildflowers bloom in the high elevation framed by the spectacular 13,000-foot peaks of Bear Creek Spire, Mt. Dade, Mt. Abbot and Mt. Mills.

This stunning valley full of dozens of lakes and surrounded by massive craggy peaks is the perfect example of what makes this part of California so amazing. This 8-mile round trip hike will take you to 8 lakes as you wind your way through the valley and see stunning views at each turn.

Experience this 19.1-mile out-and-back trail near Pinecrest, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 54 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of …

2022年2月28日 · There are some great day hikes (albeit a bit long) to experience John Muir Wilderness, one of the really good ones is Little Lakes Valley that leads you to Gem Lake. The trailhead is about 45 minutes from Mammoth Lakes. It is a popular hike and the trailhead gets full early in the day during weekends, during peak season.