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California
3.0 mi
Distance
132 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Inyo National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Olancha Pass
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Olancha Pass is a short, accessible trail offering gentle climbing through the high desert landscape of the southern Sierra Nevada region. This nearly 3-mile round trip provides straightforward hiking with minimal elevation gain, making it an ideal choice for families and those seeking a quick outdoor excursion. The pass itself offers views of the surrounding peaks and desert terrain characteristic of this transitional zone between the Sierra crest and the Owens Valley.
Olancha Pass - PCT South
~1 min drive
Easy, short PCT segment near Olancha Pass with minimal elevation gain.
Bear Trap Meadow
~2 min drive
Easy 3.1-mile meadow walk with minimal elevation gain.
Soda Creek
~8 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through California woodland with minimal elevation gain.
Olancha Stock
~6 min drive
Steep 2.9-mile alpine climb with 1,849 ft gain near Olancha.
Honey Bee
~4 min drive
Easy 3.33-mile trail with gentle elevation gain near Honey Bee.
Lost Meadow
~9 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile meadow hike with 945 ft elevation gain and scenic open terrain.
Strawberry Mdw to Monache
~9 min drive
Easy alpine meadow walk between Strawberry and Monache in the southern Sierra.
Strawberry Bell
~9 min drive
Moderate 5.68-mile trail with 778 ft gain in Strawberry Bell area.
Long Canyon
~10 min drive
Moderate 6.91-mile canyon hike with 732 ft elevation gain.
Old Jordan Dennison
~9 min drive
Easy 2.7-mile walk with minimal elevation gain.
