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California
5.9 mi
Distance
282 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Inyo National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Lion Point
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Lion Point offers a scenic 5.92-mile round-trip hike with modest elevation gain, making it an accessible adventure for hikers seeking panoramic views. The trail features steady climbing through varied terrain typical of California's coastal or foothill regions, rewarding hikers with vistas from the summit point. This moderately-paced hike provides a good balance of exercise and scenic payoff without requiring technical skills.
Anona Lake
~1 min drive
Easy half-mile walk to a scenic alpine lake.
Summit Meadow
~3 min drive
Moderate 8-mile alpine meadow hike with 1,758 ft elevation gain.
Fish Creek
~4 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through riparian habitat with minimal elevation gain.
Superior Lake
~3 min drive
Ultra-short lakeside stroll to Superior Lake with minimal elevation gain.
Minaret Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate 6.2-mile creek-side climb with 1,371 ft elevation gain.
Minaret Mine
~6 min drive
Historic alpine mine hike with steady elevation gain and Sierra views.
Ashley Lake
~3 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady forest climb and rewarding views.
Iron Lake
~6 min drive
Moderate 7.4-mile alpine lake hike with 2,780 ft elevation gain.
Emily Lake
~8 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Lower Rainbow Falls
~3 min drive
Easy half-mile waterfall hike with minimal elevation gain.
