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California
10.1 mi
Distance
472 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Inyo National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Trail Pass
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Trail Pass is a moderately challenging 10-mile round trip that offers steady climbing through the Eastern Sierra landscape. This trail provides excellent high-altitude hiking with panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and valleys, making it a rewarding destination for hikers seeking alpine scenery without extreme technical difficulty.
Cottonwood Pass
~3 min drive
Ultra-short alpine walk with minimal elevation gain near Cottonwood Pass.
Dutch Meadow to Mulkey Meadow
~3 min drive
Gentle 8-mile meadow walk connecting Dutch and Mulkey Meadows.
South Fork Cottonwood Creek
~6 min drive
Easy creek-side walk with minimal elevation gain in Cottonwood Creek drainage.
Cottonwood Pass Stock
~3 min drive
Ultra-short, easy stock trail near Cottonwood Pass.
New Army Pass
~8 min drive
Steep Sierra alpine pass with sustained elevation gain and high-country views.
Cottonwood Lakes
~7 min drive
Moderate 6-mile alpine lake hike with 1,000 ft elevation gain in the Eastern Sierra.
Last Chance
~4 min drive
Easy sub-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Last Chance.
Rocky Basin Lakes
~10 min drive
Moderate 10.2-mile alpine lake hike with 1,610 ft elevation gain.
Mulkey Mdw.-Templeton Meadow
~8 min drive
Gentle alpine meadow trail connecting two scenic high-country meadows.
Chicken Spring Lake (West)
~6 min drive
Easy alpine lake walk with minimal elevation gain and big mountain views.
