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California
9.6 mi
Distance
2,298 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Inyo National Forest
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Why you'll love it
New Army Pass
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New Army Pass is a challenging high-alpine route that ascends nearly 2,300 feet over 9.6 miles, offering hikers access to the dramatic Sierra Nevada backcountry. This trail features sustained elevation gain through alpine terrain with expansive views of the surrounding peaks and wilderness. The pass itself provides a gateway to remote high-country destinations and rewards dedicated hikers with pristine alpine scenery.
Cottonwood Lakes
~1 min drive
Moderate 6-mile alpine lake hike with 1,000 ft elevation gain in the Eastern Sierra.
Muir Lake
~1 min drive
Easy 1.2-mile alpine lake hike with gentle elevation gain.
Trail Pass
~8 min drive
Steady 10-mile alpine hike with 472 ft elevation gain near Trail Pass.
South Fork Cottonwood Creek
~3 min drive
Easy creek-side walk with minimal elevation gain in Cottonwood Creek drainage.
Cirque Lake
~2 min drive
Easy 1.54-mile alpine lake hike with 226 ft elevation gain.
Dutch Meadow to Mulkey Meadow
~9 min drive
Gentle 8-mile meadow walk connecting Dutch and Mulkey Meadows.
Mulkey Mdw.-Templeton Meadow
~14 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.
Rocky Basin Lakes
~13 min drive
Moderate 10.2-mile alpine lake hike with 1,610 ft elevation gain.
Kern Peak
~18 min drive
Steep alpine climb to Kern Peak with excellent Sierra views.
