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California
3.7 mi
Distance
914 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Inyo National Forest
3 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
Kern Peak
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Kern Peak offers a rewarding alpine experience with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain packed into less than 4 miles. This moderately steep trail rewards hikers with expansive Sierra Nevada views and access to high-elevation terrain in the southern Sierra region.
Siberian Pass
~2 min drive
Quick alpine climb to a scenic mountain pass with expansive Sierra views.
Volcano Meadow
~3 min drive
Moderate 8.66-mile meadow hike with 475 ft gain through volcanic terrain.
Mulkey Mdw.-Templeton Meadow
~5 min drive
Gentle alpine meadow trail connecting two scenic high-country meadows.
Strawberry Mdw to Monache
~12 min drive
Easy alpine meadow walk between Strawberry and Monache in the southern Sierra.
Left Stringer
~5 min drive
Steady 2.91-mile climb with 727 ft gain and scenic views.
Strawberry Bell
~11 min drive
Moderate 5.68-mile trail with 778 ft gain in Strawberry Bell area.
Golden Trout Creek
~12 min drive
Easy creek-side stroll through alpine meadows in California's high country.
Bear Meadow
~5 min drive
Moderate 9-mile Sierra foothills hike with 1,220 ft elevation gain.
Sidehill Meadow
~14 min drive
Moderate 3.14-mile meadow hike with 1,463 ft elevation gain.
Chicken Spring Lake (West)
~13 min drive
Easy alpine lake walk with minimal elevation gain and big mountain views.
