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Thousand Island Lake
in Ansel Adams Wilderness

Inyo NF | Trails Trail Rating:
Thousand Island Lake Ansel Adams Wilderness High Trail Hike Pacific Crest Trail Inyo National Forest Mammoth Lakes Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains California
Thousand Island Lake is regarded as one of the most spectacular lakes in the Eastern Sierra. Banner Peak, a towering 12,936-foot mountain above the lake's west shore, is reflected in its clear blue water. The lake has numerous (if not a thousand) small islands. Both John Muir Trail and Pacific Crest Trail pass Thousand Island Lake, giving hikers significant and scenic routes to consider. ...Read more.
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TagsA green icon depicting a tags represents a list of words and phrases that this content is tagged with Tagged with · Ansel Adams Wilderness · Lakes · Mammoth Lakes · Pacific Crest Trail
Hike DistanceA green icon of a hiker used to label information about the length of the hike Distance: 8.75 miles · Elevation change: 1515 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: October 7, 2015 Last updated: May 13, 2025
Sierra Nevada

Garnet Lake
in Ansel Adams Wilderness

Inyo NF | Trails Trail Rating:
Garnet Lake Hike John Muir Trail Ansel Adams Wilderness Inyo National Forest Mammoth Lakes Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains California
Garnet Lake is located on John Muir Trail between Shadow Lake and Thousand Island Lake in the Ansel Adams Wilderness of Inyo National Forest. The lake is stunning, set below the 12,936-foot mass of Banner Peak and framed by ridges of bedrock and pines. Hiking directly there, Garnet Lake is 8.55 miles from the trailhead at Agnew Meadows, so most of the lake's visitors are backpackers (a minimum of 17. ...Read more.
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Hike DistanceA green icon of a hiker used to label information about the length of the hike Distance: 5.65 miles · Elevation change: 1130 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: October 7, 2015 Last updated: May 13, 2025
Sierra Nevada

Iceberg Lake
in Ansel Adams Wilderness

Inyo NF | Trails Trail Rating:
Iceberg Lake Hike Ansel Adams Wilderness Inyo National Forest Mammoth Lakes Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains California Iceberg Lake Trail from Ediza Lake
Cradled below a jagged ridge of volcanic peaks called the Minarets, Iceberg Lake is a beautiful, potentially snow-bordered or ice-filled lake of vivid blue water. The backcountry lake is located deep in the Ansel Adams Wilderness of Inyo National Forest, 8.3 miles from the trailhead at Agnew Meadows. Iceberg Lake is just a mile from Ediza Lake and a nice extension for the hike to that outstanding lake. ...Read more.
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Hike DistanceA green icon of a hiker used to label information about the length of the hike Distance: 2 miles · Elevation change: 510 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: September 22, 2015 Last updated: May 13, 2025
Sierra Nevada

Ediza Lake
in Ansel Adams Wilderness

Inyo NF | Trails Trail Rating:
Ediza Lake Ansel Adams Wilderness Inyo National Forest Mammoth Lakes Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains California Shadow Creek Trail Ediza Lake Hike
With high summit-reflecting waters, Ediza Lake is beautiful to behold. The lake is wrapped by meadows and trees and sports massive views of Mount Ritter and Banner Peak, making it a popular destination for hikers in the Ansel Adams Wilderness of Inyo National Forest. Starting from Agnew Meadows near Mammoth Lakes, Ediza Lake is reachable on a rewarding full day hike of over 14 miles round trip with 1,250 feet of elevation change. ...Read more.
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Hike DistanceA green icon of a hiker used to label information about the length of the hike Distance: 15 miles · Elevation change: 1250 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: September 20, 2015 Last updated: May 13, 2025
Sierra Nevada

Shadow Lake
in Ansel Adams Wilderness

Inyo NF | Trails Trail Rating:
Shadow Lake Ansel Adams Wilderness Inyo National Forest Mammoth Lakes Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains California Shadow Creek Trail River Trail
Get ready for Shadow Lake to step out of the shadows on this scenic hike in the Ansel Adams Wilderness of Inyo National Forest. Shadow Lake is a beautiful mountain lake on Shadow Creek Trail about halfway between the trailhead at Agnew Meadows and Ediza Lake, a popular destination for backpackers and folks committing to a day hike of over 14 miles. ...Read more.
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Hike DistanceA green icon of a hiker used to label information about the length of the hike Distance: 8.5 miles · Elevation change: 750 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: September 20, 2015 Last updated: February 5, 2025
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