7.2 mi
Distance
1,247 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 54m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Little Lakes Valley to Gem Lakes 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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Hazards & Warnings
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,127 ft |
| High point | 3.5 mi | 3,332 ft |
| End | 7.2 mi | 3,127 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
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.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Swall Meadows, CA · about 6 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 Little Lakes Valley to Gem Lakes
Tom's Place to Mono Hot Springs
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Mosquito Flat Trailhead walk in Campground
0 mi awayInyo National Forest
Bishop, CA
Rock Creek Lake Campground
1.1 mi awayInyo National Forest
Quincy, CA
Check official pricing1 sitesReservable No Service
Inyo National Forest Rock Creek Lake Campground
1.3 mi awayInyo National Forest
Bishop, CA
National Forest Reservable
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