Bishop, California
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Bishop
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June Lake, California
Hike to Fern Lake
5.03.5 mi / 1500 ft gainLess than 30 minutes north of Mammoth Lakes, the beauty of the region is captured even on the drive to get to the trailhead. No bathrooms at the trailhead, however the town of June Lake is a short bit away. Out of the gate, the trail quickly climbs 850 feet in just less than a mile. The way up, w...Read more -
Shaver Lake, California
Balsam Forebay
4.01.05 mi / 62 ft gainAccess to the forebay starts at the trail head from the parking lot 6,700 ft up, also from the parking lot there is access to two different sets of boulder patches separate from the ones encountered along the hike in. Hike Start the 1 mile out and back hike from the parking lot following the t...Read more -
Hume, California
Hike and Fish Hume Lake
2.73.5 mi / 100 ft gainThis spot is less than four hours from the Bay Area and offers everything you would ever want to do in the outdoors. The interesting thing about Hume Lake is that it is actually a Middle School and High School camp in the Summer and Winter. That being said, it is not the place to go if you are lo...Read more -
Mono County, California
Gem Lake via Rush Creek
5.06.91 mi / 2313 ft gainThis hike starts next to Silver Lake in the June Lake Loop, located just north of Mammoth Lakes, CA off HWY 395. There is a parking lot near the RV park as well as street parking across the road from the trailhead. Once you head out on the hike, you'll start gaining elevation as you hike up tow...Read more -
Lee Vining, California
Hike to Agnew Lake from Silver Lake
4.04.4 mi / 800 ft gainJune Lake never ceases to amaze. In just about any weather, this particular portion of the 395 is something to be experienced in its entirety.If you are dedicating a day or two to explore the June Lake loop, then a trek to Agnew Lake is the perfect hike to throw into the plans. It is not extremel...Read more -
Tulare County, California
Backpack to Weaver Lake, CA
7 mi / 1075 ft gainThe hike to Weaver Lake begins at the Big Meadows trailhead in Sequoia National Forest (elevation: 7,633 ft.). There is roadside parking at the beginning of the trailhead and more parking available just inside the gate. At the trailhead, there is a vault toilet, trash receptacle, and map of the a...Read more