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Little Lakes Valley Trail

A Beautiful High Sierra Trail

Trail on Mack Lake, Little Lakes, Hidden Lakes, Heart Lake, Box Lake in Inyo NF, John Muir Wilderness, Sierra Nevada near Round Valley, CA

The hike is a very gradual climb, and the scenery kicks in early with Mack Lake appearing less than a third of a mile into the hike, making this hike one of the best introductions for children and newcomers to the glories of alpine hiking. From there you will follow Rock Creek as it flows from lake to lake until the last lake in the chain, Gem Lakes. After Gem Lakes, people can continue on through Morgan Pass or turn around and head back to the trailhead.

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Length

3.1mi

Surface

Dirt

Trail Number

#2912

Allows Hiking

Yes

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The easy access to this beautiful chain of lakes make Little Lakes Valley popular for fishing, day hikes and beginning backpackers. Glaciers carved this extensive chain of lakes, both large and small. Wildflowers bloom in the high elevation framed by the spectacular 13,000-foot peaks of Bear Creek Spire, Mt. Dade, Mt. Abbot and Mt. Mills. Some evidence of historical mining equipment can be seen, along with an old road bed at Morgan Pass. This is an active bear area so you must use bear containers to secure your food and refuse.