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HikeMilesVerticalTimeRating
Carson-Iceberg Wilderness
Arnot Peak
[Carson-Iceberg Wilderness]
11.0
2505
6:55
9
Fantastic views of the Carson Iceberg Wilderness, provided you're willing to work for it going cross-country.
Heiser and Bull Run Lakes
[Carson-Iceberg Wilderness]
7.8
2120
10:24
8
A 3-day backpacking trip to little Heiser Lake and beautiful Bull Run Lake in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness.
Folger Peak
[Carson-Iceberg Wilderness]
2.4
1150
3:16
8
Great views for not much effort.
Hiram Peak
[Carson-Iceberg Wilderness]
2.4
1110
2:52
8
Views that are better than from Folger Peak, but slightly more difficult.
Asa Lake
[Carson-Iceberg Wilderness]
4.2
585
2:24
6
Get eaten alive by mosquitoes.
Highland Lakes Trip
[trip report]
A great 3-day Sierra trip with a great campground right next to beautiful Upper Highland Lake. Includes day hikes to Asa Lake, Folger Peak, Hiram Peak, and Arnot Peak.
Eastern Sierra
Heart Lake
[John Muir Wilderness]
2.8
440
4:22
9
A short hike through a beautiful valley past two gorgeous lakes to a third gem and a view of beautiful snow-covered mountains in the distance.
Mt. Whitney Trail Crest
[Inyo National Forest]
17.0
5416
19:40
9
Crystal Lake
[Inyo National Forest]
2.6
850
5:04
8
A short hike with a fair amount of climbing to a beautiful alpine like, with great views of Lake George below.
TJ Lake
[Inyo National Forest]
1.8
410
2:55
8
A short hike starting at one beautiful alpine lake, and stopping at two more.
McGee Canyon
[John Muir Wilderness]
3.5
720
4:14
7
A gradual climb up the canyon with aspens lining the creek on the left, majestic mountains rising in front.
Second Falls
[Big Pine Creek ]
2.4
750
4:47
7
A hike along a creek with two rushing waterfalls and a glimpse of the Palisades.
Parker Lake
[Ansel Adams Wilderness]
3.8
620
3:41
7
A short hike to a beautiful alpine lake.
Devils Postpile and Rainbow Falls
[Devils Postpile National Monument]
3.5
680
3:20
7
A short hike past impressive displays of columnar basalt, through a burned-out forest, and a stop at a roaring waterfall.
South Tufa Reserve
[Mono Lake]
1.0
25
0:45
7
A short walk amongst the tufa formations of Mono Lake.
McLeod Lake
[Inyo National Forest]
1.0
330
1:03
7
A very short hike to a beautiful alpine lake.
Convict Lake
[Inyo National Forest]
3.6
420
4:32
7
A loop hike along the shore of Convict Lake, exploring the aspens at the far end of the lake.
2005 Mammoth Lakes Trip
[trip report]
Two short day hikes to pretty alpine lakes, and some fall foliage.
Eastern Sierra Trip
[trip report]
My first real visit to the Eastern Sierra. Three short day hikes and some nice drives.
Eastern Sierra Trip 2009
[trip report]
A 10-day trip to the eastern Sierra Nevada, featuring 7 great hikes, 6 of them to one or more beautiful alpine lakes.
Eastern Sierra Fall 2009
[trip report]
A 4-day fall trip to the eastern Sierra Nevada for some short hikes and fall color.
Tioga Pass / Saddlebag Lake Area
Steelhead Lake
[Hoover Wilderness ]
2.9
440
4:38
10
A hike through an amazing series of beautiful alpine lakes backed by snow-covered mountains, the only downside being the hordes of other hikers.
Tioga Lake
[Inyo National Forest ]
1.2
70
1:58
8
A short hike along the peaceful western shore of beautiful Tioga Lake starting from the campground, with Mount Dana behind it.
Gardisky Lake
[Inyo National Forest ]
1.5
840
4:52
8
A short but very steep hike through the forest to a beautiful alpine lake below Tioga Peak.
Shell Lake
[Inyo National Forest ]
2.7
620
4:56
7
A short hike past an old mining site (with a couple of structures to be explored) to a quiet alpine lake.
Other
Emigrant Wilderness
[Emigrant Wilderness]
24.0
4195
21:42
9
Lakes Basin Loop
[Plumas National Forest]
3.3
535
3:00
8
Sierra Buttes
[Tahoe National Forest]
5.2
1715
4:01
8
Eureka Peak
[Plumas-Eureka State Park]
3.0
1230
4:58
7
Steep hike up to a peak above a pretty lake.
Sand Pond Interpretive Trail
[Tahoe National Forest]
1.2
80
2:13
6
Short stroll to a crowded swimming hole.
Lakes Basin Trip
[trip report]
Lakes Basin 2007 Trip
[trip report]
A 4-day 3-night car camping trip with one peak hike, one short lake hike, and one hike cut short by weather.



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