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California
6.0 mi
Distance
212 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Inyo National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Mulkey Mdw.-Templeton Meadow
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This scenic meadow-to-meadow trail offers a gentle traverse through alpine terrain, connecting Mulkey Meadow to Templeton Meadow. With modest elevation gain and a manageable distance, it's an ideal choice for hikers seeking serene high-country meadow landscapes and potential wildflower displays without extreme exertion.
Kern Peak
~5 min drive
Steep alpine climb to Kern Peak with excellent Sierra views.
Siberian Pass
~6 min drive
Quick alpine climb to a scenic mountain pass with expansive Sierra views.
Rocky Basin Lakes
~7 min drive
Moderate 10.2-mile alpine lake hike with 1,610 ft elevation gain.
Strawberry Bell
~10 min drive
Moderate 5.68-mile trail with 778 ft gain in Strawberry Bell area.
Chicken Spring Lake (West)
~9 min drive
Easy alpine lake walk with minimal elevation gain and big mountain views.
Trail Pass
~8 min drive
Steady 10-mile alpine hike with 472 ft elevation gain near Trail Pass.
South Fork Cottonwood Creek
~12 min drive
Easy creek-side walk with minimal elevation gain in Cottonwood Creek drainage.
Cottonwood Pass
~10 min drive
Ultra-short alpine walk with minimal elevation gain near Cottonwood Pass.
Volcano Meadow
~8 min drive
Moderate 8.66-mile meadow hike with 475 ft gain through volcanic terrain.
Cottonwood Lakes
~14 min drive
Moderate 6-mile alpine lake hike with 1,000 ft elevation gain in the Eastern Sierra.
