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5.7 mile trail near Mill City (historical), California
Twin Lakes to Mammoth Mountain is about 5.7 miles long and located near Mill City (historical), California. The trail is great for hiking and normally takes a full day. The trail is strenuous, but very rewarding. Starting from Twin Lakes campground, this trail will take you by the bottomless pit,seven lakes view point, and several great view point. The...
3.6 mile trail near Old Mammoth, California
A straightforward class 1/2 climb from the Bloody/Laurel saddle. It's a steep scree slog once you leave the trail but coming down is fun. Laurel Mountain is about 3.6 miles long and located near Old Mammoth, California. The trail is great for hiking and normally takes half a day. Additional Photos are available here: Laurel Mountain
A nice hike from the Sierra's highest trailhead
A hike to a 12,000 foot high Sierra pass, covering the gamut from lush green meadows to pristine blue lakes, from calming babbling creeks to dry, desolate moonscapes. Mono Pass is a moderate hike at high elevation, with some of the prettiest scenery in the Sierra. Gaining about 2,000 feet in just over 4 miles, the trail is not terribly difficult...
A day hike from the Mosquito Flat trailhead through the Little lakes valley to Morgan Pass.
Little lakes valley hike is a beautiful day hike in the eastern sierra that takes you through scenic lakes formed by snow melt. It is a moderately strenuous hike, not due of the elevation gain, but because of being above 10000ft. The trail starts from the Mosquito flat trail head, located at the end of Rock Creek Road, about 10 miles from Hwy 395. The...
Gaze upon Yosemite National Park from atop the 13,000 foot summit of Mount Dana.
You won't find the Mt. Dana Summit Trail on your National Park Service map and chances are you're unlikely to find it in your hiking guidebook either. What you will find on this trail however, is a challenging trip up the second highest peak in Yosemite National Park which rewards with some of the best panoramic views you'll experience anywhere. Elevation...
A day hike to Mt. Dana, the second highest mountain in Yosemite National Park, at an elevation of 13061 feet.
Mt. Dana is relatively easily accessible 13000+ ft peak and is the second highest in Yosemite National Park (Mt. Lyell is the highest one). The trail head is located right next to the East entrance of the Yosemite National Park. There are no trail markers or maps but there is an unofficial use trail to the top and is pretty easy to follow. The trail...
A short and enjoyable peak with incredible views near Tioga Pass in Yosemite National Park.
Gaylor Peak, at an elevation of 11,004 feet, straddles the boundary of Yosemite National Park and Inyo National Forest. This route combines both on-trail and cross-country travel. The cross-country portion is simple and would be classified 'Class 1'. This is an excellent beginner peak for those interested in climbing some of the Yosemite hiking icon...
Trips
Lake Barrett and TJ Lake from Lake George
Lake Mary, California, United States
Hiking | 2.1 miles (3.8 miles away)
Hiking | 2.1 miles (3.8 miles away)
Just a little walk from Lake George (Near Mammoth Lake in California's Eastern Sierras) to up to TJ Lake, passing Lake Barrett on the way. These are a couple of really beautiful lakes and are really worth the effort to go see. The trail is short, but quite steep in spots, but well traveled enough that you don't need anything more than tennis-shoes to get there.
Agnew meadows to Minaret to Devil Postpile
Mammoth Lakes, California, United States
Hiking | 13.5 miles (6.3 miles away)
Hiking | 13.5 miles (6.3 miles away)
A straightforward class 1/2 climb from the Bloody/Laurel saddle. It's a steep scree slog once you leave the trail but coming down is fun. The road to the trailhead is the crux - 4x4 with high clearance not just recommended, it's required. Along with the skills to use it.
Silver Lake to Agnew Pass in the Eastern Sierras
June Lake, California, United States
Hiking | 13.3 miles (12.5 miles away)
Hiking | 13.3 miles (12.5 miles away)
This was the first full day of our little trip in the Eastern Sierras, and I was set on making the most of it considering the limited amount of time I had. We (me and the dog) set out from our campsite at Silver Lake right after breakfast with a plan to hike up toward Thousand Island Lake, not sure if we'd make it that far or not. That would have been...
A lovely hike up to the Sherwin Lakes.
Hiking to Mammoth Rock
Mill City (historical), California, United States
Hiking | 1.9 miles (2.3 miles away)
Hiking | 1.9 miles (2.3 miles away)
Horseshoe Lake to Devil's Postpile
Mammoth Lakes, California, United States
Hiking | 7.7 miles (3.6 miles away)
Hiking | 7.7 miles (3.6 miles away)
This is a great one way hike!!! We did this hike as a family. Starting at Horseshoe Lake parking area and ending at Devil's Postpile. A bit of a climb at the beginning of the hike, then it was all down hill from there. We encountered snow patches along the trail which at times made it difficult to follow the trail. Just before Rainbow falls the trail we were on crossed a swollen...
Devils Postpile (through Mammoth Pass)
Mammoth Lakes, California, United States
Hiking | 14.8 miles (3.6 miles away)
Hiking | 14.8 miles (3.6 miles away)
Letshike Mount Dana from Tioga Pass
Lee Vining, California, United States
Hiking | 5.6 miles (24 miles away)
Hiking | 5.6 miles (24 miles away)
Two Himalayan base camp hopefuls and two casual (but serious) hikers got together to scale Mount Dana on Sunday Sept 14, 2008.We camped in style at the Tuolomne Lodge, drove up to Tioga Pass and head out just before 8 am. Going up is tough - there are no switch backs - and the last mile after the grand cairn is jagged rock. There are two faint trails - the north track...
