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The Best Hiking in Owens River

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Top hiking spots in and near Owens River

  • Bishop, California

    Druid Stones

    5.18 mi / 2067 ft gain
    Druid Stones is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Bishop, California.
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  • Bishop, California

    Run or Hike to First and Second Lake via Big Pine Creek North Fork

    5.0
    10 mi / 3000 ft gain
    The North Fork of Big Pine Creek is often cited as having the most unbelievable scenery reachable in a single day. And it's hard to disagree. The Big Pine Creek North Fork trail is just minutes outside of Big Pine off the 395. If going in the winter, access to the trailhead can be closed off, so ...
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  • Big Pine, California

    Fourth Lake via Big Pine Creek North Fork Trail

    4.0
    12.6 mi / 3205 ft gain
    From Big Pine, you'll turn onto Crocker St. to head towards the mountains. Once you are about 11 miles down the road you will see a sign and a turnoff on the right for trailhead parking. That is where you are going to want to park if you are staying overnight but you can continue to where the roa...
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  • Big Pine, California

    Seventh Lake and Sixth Lake via North Fork Big Pine Creek Trail

    15.46 mi / 3780 ft gain
    Seventh Lake and Sixth Lake via North Fork Big Pine Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Big Pine, California.
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  • Bishop, California

    Snowshoe to Blue Lake

    6.2 mi / 1350 ft gain
    Starting in Aspendale at 8500 feet, this 5 mile hike is very invigorating and beautiful. To get here, take hwy 395 until in Bishop. Turn onto hwy 168 until you pass the small town of Aspendale. The road dead ends about another mile up the road and you can park. Walk past the yellow gate toward la...
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  • Bishop, California

    Glacier Lodge to Brainerd Lake

    8.37 mi / 3087 ft gain
    Glacier Lodge to Brainerd Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Big Pine, California.
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  • Bishop, California

    Big Pine Lakes via North Fork Trail

    5.0
    12.69 mi / 3196 ft gain
    The North Fork Big Pine Creek Trail offers some of the best high alpine scenery in the Sierras. As the peaks of the Palisades pierce the sky with its craggy span of summits you will find it is as picturesque and dramatic as any in California. Nestled beneath these giant peaks are the glacier scou...
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  • Bishop, California

    La Hupp Picnic Area To Green Lake

    5.14 mi / 1788 ft gain
    La Hupp Picnic Area To Green Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bishop, California.
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  • Inyo County, California

    Sierra Viewpoint Trail

    0.37 mi / 26 ft gain
    Sierra Viewpoint Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bishop, California.
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  • Bishop, California

    Long Lake via Bishop Pass

    5.51 mi / 991 ft gain
    Directions The trailhead for Long Lake starts by South Lake outside Bishop, CA. You'll want to take Line Street, which is the 168, West out of Bishop. Approximately 14 miles up, you'll want to merge left towards South Lake. This junction is well-signed if you keep an eye out for it. Head th...
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  • Bishop, California

    Climb Columbine Peak's NE Ridge

    15 mi / 5000 ft gain
    Directions This Bishop Pass Trail starts by South Lake outside Bishop, CA. You'll want to take Line Street, which is the 168, West out of Bishop. Approximately 14 miles up, you'll want to merge left towards South Lake. This junction is well-signed if you keep an eye out for it. Head the rest ...
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  • Bishop, California

    Bishop Pass from Dusy Basin to South Lake

    13.72 mi / 2933 ft gain
    Bishop Pass from Dusy Basin to South Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Big Pine, California.
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  • Bishop, California

    Bishop Pass Trail to John Muir Trail to Piute Trail

    52.67 mi / 9173 ft gain
    Bishop Pass Trail to John Muir Trail to Piute Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Bishop, California.
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  • Bishop, California

    Bishop Pass Trail -South Lake to LeConte Canyon

    21.57 mi / 5433 ft gain
    Bishop Pass Trail -South Lake to LeConte Canyon is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Bishop, California.
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  • Bishop, California

    Bishop Pass to Kearsarge Pass via John Muir Trail

    60.12 mi / 12671 ft gain
    Bishop Pass to Kearsarge Pass via John Muir Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Bishop, California.
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  • Bishop, California

    Bull Lake via Bishop Pass

    3.98 mi / 942 ft gain
    Bull Lake via Bishop Pass is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Bishop, California.
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