Eastern Sierra Seclusion

Set at 10,000 feet and surrounded by the alpine wonders of John Muir Wilderness, Rock Creek is an eastern Sierra treasure in the Inyo National Forest. It’s where you can hike among some of the best scenic lakes surrounded by the serrated drama of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Week: 08.11.2016
Regions: Southern CA

Sleep Like a Rock

Rock Creek Lake Hike at Mosquito Flats

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No crowds, no cell phone service—now that’s a wilderness getaway! The hugely underrated Rock Creek Lake in the Inyo National Forest of the eastern Sierra is known for its peaceful lake scenery and stunningly beautiful alpine valley hike at Mosquito Flats. Opt for a little-used tr
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Chain of Alpine Lakes

Little Lakes Valley hike in Rock Creek Eastern Sierras

There are six and a half good reasons to do this 6.5-mile (out-and-back) hike in the eastern Sierras’ Inyo National Forest. The Little Lakes Valley hike is an oasis-hopping, mountain-flanked gem that’s absolutely waterful, connected by a trio of half-mile stretches! Begin at Mosq
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Rocky Alpine High

Rock Creek Lake in Inyo National Forest

Set at 10,000 feet in the Inyo National Forest of the eastern Sierras, Rock Creek Lake is idyllic, with its sandy shores and the colorful rainbow trout easily spotted in the transparent blue water. An easygoing 1.75-mile loop around it lets you sneak in some alpine scenery, too.
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