Summit Lake Loop via N. Fork Big Pine Creek Trail
15.7 mi
Distance
8 hrs 4 min
Time
terrain
3,576 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult loop trail to Summit Lake in Inyo National Forest.
This trail goes by Big Pine Creek Trailhead, Cienega Mirth, Big Pine Creek Number 2 6-011 Dam, Third Lake, Sixth Lake, Fourth Lake, and Black Lake.
Sights to See
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Public Tracks
Temple Crag Hike
Day 1 - Camp 1: Lons Cabin
3 miles. 1600 Elevation gain
Day 2 - Camp 2: Lake 3
2.5 miles. 1000ft Elevation gain
Scouting on approach for climb
Day 2 - Camp 2:
Climb
Day 3 - Exit
North Fork Big Pine Creek
Stellar hike up a glacial valley to lakes at the foot of the Pallisade Glacier and some of the tallest mountains in America
Track, July 13: North Fork Big Pine Creek to Third Lake
Accidentally paused recording on the descent, so there is a two mile gap in the recording
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