Gem Lakes
0.4 mi
Distance
46 ft
Elev. Gain
9m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Gem Lakes is a point-to-point trail in Inyo County, California. It is 0.4 miles long and gains 46 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Round Valley, California, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,312 ft |
| High point | 0.3 mi | 3,326 ft |
| End | 0.4 mi | 3,326 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Round Valley, CA · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Inyo County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail




Mosquito Flat Trailhead walk in Campground
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Rock Creek Lake Campground
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Quincy, CA
Check official pricing1 sitesReservable No Service
Inyo National Forest Rock Creek Lake Campground
4.3 mi awayInyo National Forest
Bishop, CA
National Forest Reservable
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