Little Lake, California
The best Trails and Outdoor Activities in Little Lake, California offer a top-tier selection of outdoor adventures. One must-visit is the scenic Pinyon Crest Trail, a moderate difficulty hike that winds through the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains. Along the trail, hikers can enjoy views of unique rock formations and the tranquil waters of Little Lake. Another must-see is the Fossil Falls, a geological wonder formed by volcanic activity and glacial melting. It's a moderate hike with a stunning payoff. For a more relaxing activity, try fishing or bird-watching at the Little Lake itself. These are just a few of the best outdoor activities in and near Little Lake, California.
Top Spots in and near Little Lake
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San Bernardino County, California
Night Photography on the Road to Trona
5.0The town of Trona is very small but the landscape here is definitely one you shouldn't miss out on seeing. These crazy tufa formations were formed underwater before Searles Lake dried up many years ago. Amazingly, they are still standing tall! Very tall in fact, you can see how they've dwarfed my...Read more -
San Bernardino County, California
Trona Pinnacles OHV Route
12.07 mi / 344 ft gainTrona Pinnacles OHV Route is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Trona, California.Read more -
San Bernardino County, California
Trona Pinnacles
4.6The Trona Pinnacles in the California Desert National Conservation has a very unusual-looking landscape, which consists of hundreds of tufa spires reaching about 140 feet, all with varying shapes and sizes. From the drive-in to the drive-out, bone-chilling and awe-inspiring landscape as far as t...Read more -
Bakersfield, California
Hike the Mill Creek Trail to Breckenridge Road
7.5 mi / 3000 ft gainStarting at about 2000 elevation this hike is very gentle and nice for the first 2 miles. On the third mile it is a steep climb with short lengths of level ground the rest of the way. The junction at Breckenridge Road is at about 5500 elevation. If you hit the trail in the winter, there are some ...Read more -
Inyo County, California
Backpack Mount Langley
5.021 mi / 4000 ft gainMt. Langley sits four hours north of Los Angeles and is one of the easier 14ers to bag in California. Mt. Whitney absorbs most of the foot traffic, so enjoy the relative quiet and seclusion.The trailhead starts at Horseshoe Meadows/Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead Campgrounds and meanders for 7.5 miles...Read more -
Inyo County, California
Hike to Darwin Falls
5.02 mi / 275 ft gainYes, you saw this right, it's a waterfall in Death Valley. This magical oasis has water flowing year round and is found in the driest place in North America. Death Valley is full of amazing places, but this should be on everyone's to-do list! It's a short hike that quickly rewards you with a plac...Read more -
Darwin, California
Photograph Panamint Valley from Father Crowley Overlook
0.5 mi / 150 ft gainFather Crowley Overlook is an easily missed overlook on the western edge of Death Valley National Park off State Highway 190 overlooking Panamint Valley. It is easy to miss because the parking area doesn't appear to have a particularly notable vista, but leading off from the parking area to the s...Read more -
Bakersfield, California
Oak Flat Lookout
4.0/ 80 ft gainSpend a few nights under the stars in a unique piece of outdoor history. The Oak Flat Lookout, constructed in 1934, was once staffed by rangers providing critical wild life management services on watch for wildfires in the surrounding Sequoia National Forest through the 1980s. The Oak Flat lookou...Read more -
Lone Pine, California
Hike to The Tuttle Creek Ashram
4.33 mi / 1500 ft gainThe Tuttle Creek Ashram is an abandoned stone building, "church" or place of enlightenment tucked away in the beautiful Eastern Sierra. Sitting at an elevation around 8000 feet, construction on the beautiful building was first started in 1928. The building took 20 years of hard manual labor to fi...Read more -
Lone Pine, California
Camp at Tuttle Creek Campground
4.5Tuttle Creek Campground is a beautiful place to camp during any time of year. The campground offers uninterrupted breath taking views of the entire Eastern Sierra Nevada and Owens Valleys. Whether you are looking for a place to crash for the night while traveling down the 395, rock climbing in th...Read more
