14.3 mi
Distance
4,085 ft
Elev. Gain
6h 28m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Big Pine Lakes Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,344 ft |
| High point | 7.4 mi | 3,346 ft |
| End | 14.3 mi | 2,344 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- Inyo NF wilderness regulations
USDA Forest Service, Inyo National Forest
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Big Pine, CA · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Inyo County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Highlights
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Big Pine Lakes Trail
Seventh Lake and Sixth Lake via North Fork Big Pine Creek Trail
First Falls and Second Falls Trail to Third Lake
Fifth, Fourth and Black Lakes from Big Pine Campground
Logging Flat Trail
Sage Flat Streamside Trail
Big Pine Creek Campground and Glacier Lodge Loop
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Inyo National Forest Clyde Glacier Group Camp
0.2 mi awayBig Pine, CA
National Forest
Inyo National Forest Palisade Glacier Group Camp
0.3 mi awayBig Pine, CA
National Forest
Inyo National Forest Big Pine Canyon Recreation Area
0.3 mi awayInyo National Forest
Bishop, CA
Check official pricing2 sitesNational Forest Reservable No Service
Inyo/Upper Sage
0.3 mi awayInyo National Forest
Big Pine, CA
Dispersed Reservable
Upper Sage Flat Campground
0.4 mi awayBig Pine, CA
Check official pricing40 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewedBooks up fast · 77% No Service
Big Pine Creek Campground
0.4 mi awayInyo National Forest
Big Pine, CA
Check official pricing30 sitesReservable TentRV Popular No Service
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