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John Muir Trail: Camping at Bear Creek
Lakeshore, California
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
Lakeshore, California
45.24 mi
/ 8921 ft gain
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
Lakeshore, California
7.55 mi
/ 2136 ft gain
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
Lakeshore, California
31.91 mi
/ 5459 ft gain
Florence Lake to Edison Lake via John Muir Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Lakeshore.
Evolution Valley via Florence Lake
Lakeshore, California
4.5
30.36 mi
/ 3238 ft gain
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 ...
Backpack to Crater Lake, Sierra National Forest
Lakeshore, California
8.4 mi
/ 2100 ft gain
Starting at Lake Florence, this hike starts out with a climb up and keeps this up over the next 3 miles. After about 3 miles of climbing you reach another lake, Dutch Lake which provides shade and a nice place to rest. From there it's a relatively flat 1.2 miles in to your destination. Once at Crater Lake, you can set up camp by the water (somewhere more sheltered from the wind), or up on the g...
John Muir Trail: McClure Meadows
Lakeshore, California
The transition from mostly sheer granite slopes to open grassy space is a welcomed one. Set up along the creek meandering through Evolution Basin and explore the area. You won't tire your legs out because it's pretty flat. Whip out your camera to catch some amazing reflections of the Sierra in the creek.Find out everything you need to know about your John Muir Trip at Bearfoot Theory.
Bear Diversion Dam OHV Route
Lakeshore, California
4.66 mi
/ 449 ft gain
Bear Diversion Dam OHV Route is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Mono Hot Springs, California.
Bear Creek, John Muir and Florence Lake Trail
Lakeshore, California
30.27 mi
/ 4934 ft gain
Bear Creek, John Muir and Florence Lake Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Mono Hot Springs, California.
Places to stay
Lakeshore, California
Jackass Meadow
Overview
Jackass Meadow Campground is situated below Florence Lake on the San Joaquin River, surrounded by the craggy peaks of the John M...
Kaiser Pass Road
Mono Creek
Overview
Mono Creek Campground is located in the High Sierras above Kaiser Pass. This quiet, remote campground is situated in a peaceful ...
Kaiser Pass Road
Vermillion
Overview
Vermillion Campground is located on the northwest shore of Edison Lake, in a shady stand of Ponderosa pine. Most sites provide l...
Bishop, California
Bishop Park Group
Overview
Families, friends and special interest groups enjoy Bishop Park for its access to prime fishing and its serene setting on Bishop...
Lakeshore, California
Rancheria
Overview
Rancheria Campground is located on the shores of Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The campsites sit under a dense can...
Lakeshore, California
College
Overview
College Campground is located on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The camp features tent-only sites in open, meadow-...
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