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Fern Lake Trail #2604a

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 4.7 (3)
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  2. CA
  3. …High Sierra
  4. Inyo National Forest
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“A beautiful backcountry lake surrounded by towering mountains ”

Amy Hikesalot
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0.7

Miles

1.2

KM

Point to Point

8,887' 2,709 m

High

8,204' 2,501 m

Low

683' 208 m

Up

0' 0 m

Down

18%

Avg Grade (10°)

47%

Max Grade (25°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features Lake · Swimming · Views

Description

Leaving Yost Meadow Loop right before Fern Creek, the trail steadily heads up the hillside paralleling the creek. At 0.6 miles, the trail makes a sharp right turn for the final ascent. Views of the lake open up at the very last minute but are stunning and rewarding.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Inyo National Forest Office

Shared By:

Amy Hikesalot with improvements by Tilman Giese
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Trail Ratings

  4.7 from 3 votes

#9

in Inyo National Forest

#8006

Overall
  4.7 from 3 votes
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Trail Rankings

#9

in Inyo National Forest

#643

in California

#8,006

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Photos

Fern Lake at sunrise.
Aug 8, 2020 near Mammoth…, CA
Looking toward June Lake from the base of the Fern Lake Trail
Aug 8, 2020 near Mammoth…, CA
Fern Lake
Aug 10, 2025 near Mammoth…, CA

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Tilman Giese

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