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California
1.5 mi
Distance
226 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Inyo National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Cirque Lake
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Cirque Lake is a short and scenic alpine lake hike perfect for families and casual hikers seeking mountain views without extensive commitment. This easy trail climbs through subalpine terrain to reach a pristine cirque lake nestled in a glacially-carved basin, offering excellent photography opportunities and a peaceful destination for a half-day outing.
South Fork Cottonwood Creek
~1 min drive
Easy creek-side walk with minimal elevation gain in Cottonwood Creek drainage.
Muir Lake
~1 min drive
Easy 1.2-mile alpine lake hike with gentle elevation gain.
New Army Pass
~2 min drive
Steep Sierra alpine pass with sustained elevation gain and high-country views.
Cottonwood Lakes
~3 min drive
Moderate 6-mile alpine lake hike with 1,000 ft elevation gain in the Eastern Sierra.
Chicken Spring Lake (West)
~4 min drive
Easy alpine lake walk with minimal elevation gain and big mountain views.
Trail Pass
~7 min drive
Steady 10-mile alpine hike with 472 ft elevation gain near Trail Pass.
Mulkey Mdw.-Templeton Meadow
~13 min drive
Gentle alpine meadow trail connecting two scenic high-country meadows.
Cottonwood Pass Stock
~5 min drive
Ultra-short, easy stock trail near Cottonwood Pass.
Dutch Meadow to Mulkey Meadow
~9 min drive
Gentle 8-mile meadow walk connecting Dutch and Mulkey Meadows.
Kern Peak
~16 min drive
Steep alpine climb to Kern Peak with excellent Sierra views.
