5 GORGEOUS Day Hikes in the Eastern Sierra
Crystal-clear lakes, alpine meadows, jagged peaks, and more. Discover some of the best hikes in the Eastern Sierra!
The Eastern Sierra is home to some of the most awe-inspiring and diverse hiking trails in California. This region, known for its dramatic mountain vistas, pristine alpine lakes, and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, is a haven for hikers seeking a blend of challenge and natural beauty. The trails in the Eastern Sierra cater to a wide range of skill levels and interests, from beginners looking for a scenic day hike to seasoned adventurers craving rugged challenges and high-altitude experiences.
Here are a few tips for hiking in the Eastern Sierra:
Best Time of Year:
Typically, June through early October is the best time of year for hiking in the Eastern Sierra.
Permits:
Most day hikes in the Eastern Sierra do not require a permit. However, almost all backpacking and overnight hikes do require one.
Alltrails App:
Many of the hiking trails in the Eastern Sierra region do not have service. It’s always a good idea to download the trail ahead of time (while you still have service) for peace of mind.
P.S. When exploring the outdoors, please do your part to keep it beautiful by Leaving No Trace.
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VIDEO CONTENTS:
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Location 1
01:23 Location 2
02:22 Location 3
03:09 Location 4
04:08 Location 5
05:16 Outro
29 Comments
Love this. The Eastern Sierra is one of my favorite places. Thanks! 🎥🏔️💕✨
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I've only done Conness Lakes, I need to check out these other ones!
Godly, I can never get enough sierra mountains. Beautiful video as always. Keep it going.
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You know what I want 😢
Great video, Gabriella! The shot at 1:28 is really fantastic. 14 miles? Wow….ain't no Monkey Rock walk 😎 keep posting. That was beautiful!
Oh my God. That shot of Adaiza lake at 1 min. 30 seconds of the mirror view. I guess you earned that view with the 14 mile hike. Lucked out on the weather too.
Note that the road from Tioga Road to Saddlebag Lake for the Coness Lake hike is a very bumpy dirt and gravel road for 2+ miles.
*Sa-Bry-Na, I verified with a local a couple weeks ago and he said Sa-Bree-Na is a sure way to tell the tourists apart.
Are any of those places allow operating drone ?
very nice video Gabriella.. we recently visited Convict Lake and Mammoth! your content is very well done! we subscribed!
You have good taste and amazing photography! I just went on a trip to the Eastern Sierras a few months ago and did 4 of these 5 hikes and they were amazing! The only thing that I would add, is that for the Ediza Lake trail, you can also hike up to Iceberg Lake which sits right below the Minarets and is full of icebergs. It is only about 1 extra mile and definitely worth it. Also, for the Little Lakes Valley hike, there is a set of lakes called Treasure Lakes that you can scramble up to if you're feeling adventurous. You can get up to these lakes by scrambling up the boulders on the back side of Gem Lake. It doesn't add much distance, just a little steep so you have to be careful on the boulders.
I’m happy to hear your toe is on the mend! The fast flowing waterfalls and fall colors were wonderful! Nice sunshine and shadows along the way. I have the Inyo Forest on my wish list for hiking! Thanks for sharing your exciting adventures! Btw, how is your dog doing? 😄👍👍
I learned so much about the Eastern Sierra from your videos. Thank you and Happy New Year!
Conness lakes most underated on the list. Nice video!
excellent video
Thank you. Well done!! Also, thank you for not trying to be cute. You are to the point with the information; keep it up, Please.
Sooo magnificent!! All of them, thank you for sharing 🙏
Wow! Stunning! I’ve hiked some of these trails, too, and you’ve absolutely captured their beauty. You’ve got a great eye. Thanks for sharing 🏔️😊
Good list. Nice job.
#6 Kearsarge Pass/Onion Valley.
Awesome…thanks 😊
Great vid..
Thx.. iam going nxt yr
Thanks…great video…love the eastern sierra's
Just found your channel. I live here and love your videos. What time of year did you go
Beautiful video and thanks for the upload Gabriela!
For some reason, the video started with 360p resolution on my tv and I had to manually switch it to 1080p, I don't usually have to do such manual setting 🤷♂️
Hi Gabriela! Thank you SO MUCH for putting this guide together!!!
I followed your advice and I did locations 2, 3, and 4. GREAT recommendations!!!
This wa a great and informative video! Thank you for sharing. I was wondering are all these locations good for DAY hikes? And do you feel like bears were issues on any of these?