Lakeshore

Florence Lake to Evolution Valley is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Lakeshore.

The trail follows the creek for a few miles as it cascades forming very tempting pools and places to lay out. Try to resist jumping in the first pool you see and setting up camp. Although you really can't go wrong, some of the sweetest and deepest pools come after passing by a few smaller pools. Find your favorite pool to camp next to and spend the entire day here pool hopping. Take your time h...

Florence Lake to Long Lake Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Shaver Lake.

Crater Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Lakeshore, California.

Florence Lake to Edison Lake via John Muir Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Lakeshore.

You can get to the Evolution Basin a variety of ways, but the easiest is through the Florence Lake Trailhead. Here, you can choose to either take the Florence Lake Ferry across the lake, or save $25 and hike the extra 4 miles around the lake. Personally, I would choose the ferry.About five miles from the lake is Muir Trail Ranch. This is a place where many PCT and JMT through hikers stop for a ...