The trail to Bishop Pass climbs a series of granite benches, each holding lakes and ponds. The highest lakes are tinted with glacial melt at the foot of Mt.Thompson and Mt.Goode. Over Bishop Pass is the backcountry of Kings Canyon National Park, with the trail continuing to Dusy Basin and LeConte Canyon where it meets the John Muir Trail.

Enjoy this 11.1-mile out-and-back trail near Bishop, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, fishing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October.

The Bishop Pass Trail in the eastern Sierra is a spectacular, 6 mile route past lakes, ponds and many Alpine meadows to an 11,972 foot mountain pass near Mt Agassiz, continuing into Dusy Basin in Kings Canyon National Park

2024年3月4日 · The Bishop Pass trail in California’s Eastern Sierra has something for everyone. Routes range from a 4.7 mile hike to Long Lake to a 24 mile trip to Dusy Basin and LeConte Canyon. Fewer people choose to backpack along this trail, making camping permits less competitive than other trails.

The trail to Bishop Pass is one of the great hikes on the southeast side of the Sierras. The trail leads through a succession of beautiful lake basins to a high pass on the Sierra Crest, along the way enjoying great views of Hurd Peak, Mount Goode, …

Check out this 24.3-mile out-and-back trail near Big Pine, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 12 h 53 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of …

The Bishop Pass Trail goes over the pass, connecting the Bishop Creek valley in the north (accessed via South Lake Road off Highway 168) with the John Muir Trail/Pacific Crest Trail in the south. The pass is located just to the west of Mount Agassiz, south of Picture Puzzle Peak, and east-southeast of Mount Goode, and is surrounded by many ...

2019年10月12日 · Head out on this 4.7-mile out-and-back trail near Big Pine, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 25 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October.

Bishop Pass Trail 从 Bishop Pass Trailhead 为起点. 紧邻 South Lake 一开始就有湖景可以欣赏。 沿着步道一路会经过 Long Lake. 从步道上就可以清楚看到旁边的 Chocolate Peak. 这座像是巧克力颜色的山峰高达 11,682 英尺（3,561 公尺）。 继续往前经过比较小的 Spearhead Lake. 沿着有着碎石的山一路往上回需要穿过溪流两次. 经过 Saddlerock Lake 与 Bishop Lake 就会抵达 Bishop Pass。 Bishop Pass Trail 如果完整走完为 11.1 英里. 爬升为 2,332 英尺. 步道起点的海拔为 …

From the South Lake trailhead, this trail starts out following the upper rim of South Lake and eventually passes into a small forest. The trail is pleasant and not steep, but gradually ascends through the forest, going up a couple of rocky switchbacks and crossing small foot bridges as it crosses drainages before meeting up with the Chocolate ...