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One of the best 2-3 day hikes in the Sierras, passing several exceptional lakes with great fishing, views and camping


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11.3

Miles

18.2

KM

Point to Point

11,088' 3,380 m

High

8,002' 2,439 m

Low

1,327' 404 m

Up

3,127' 953 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Commonly Backpacked · Fall Colors · Fishing · Lake · River/Creek · Swimming · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

No campfires are allowed. Wilderness Permits are required for overnight use. See recreation.gov for reservations. Some walk-up permits can be obtained at the Bridgeport Ranger Station.

Shared By:

Charlie Pankey with improvements by Lee Watts

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Morning reflection in Cooney Lake. Black Mountain is on the left. Burro Pass in in the center.
Jun 17, 2021 near Bridgeport, CA
Fall colors on the Green Lakes Trail
Mar 16, 2021 near Bridgeport, CA
Morning reflection in Blue Lake.
Jun 16, 2021 near Bridgeport, CA
The first of the 3 Frog Lakes. Some of the mineral rich soils appear brilliant orange in direct morning or evening sunlight. Burro Pass in the low point in the ridge in front of the orange mountain.
Jun 17, 2021 near Bridgeport, CA
Summit Lake from Burro Pass. The pointed peak in the left center is Virginia Peak. Virginia Pass is in the low point beneath it.
Jun 16, 2021 near Bridgeport, CA
Nutter Lake is incredibly beautiful, but it is ignored, because it is much smaller than famous nearby East and Green Lakes.
Jun 16, 2021 near Bridgeport, CA

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