Lone Pine Hiking and Backpacking Information Inyo National Forest |
The John Muir Wilderness encompasses a 100-mile stretch of typical Sierra Nevada peaks and valleys, including the tallest peak in the lower 48 states, Mount Whitney (14,496 feet). It is one of the most heavily visited wildernesses in the nation. The John Muir was also established with the Wilderness Act of 1964 and enlarged by the California Wilderness Act of 1984, now totaling 581,143 acres.
Lone Pine Area Hiking |
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| Mt. Whitney Trail | Difficult | Meysan Lakes Trail | Difficult | |||
| Hike to the top of Mt. Whitney. Permits are required year-round for all overnight hikes and for day hikes past Lone Pine Lake. |
22 miles |
The trail leads to the beautiful alpine lake basin. | 9.4 miles |
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| Horseshoe Meadows Area | Difficult | Cottonwood Pass Trail | Difficult | |||
| It is a popular entry point into the Sierra highcountry as well as being a great camping site. | Various |
Provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail and the northern portion of the Golden Trout Wilderness. |
Various |
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| Onion Valley Trails | Difficult | |||||
| Provides access to a beautiful High Sierra Lake basin in the John Muir Wilderness. | ||||||