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Treasure Lakes

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  2. CA
  3. …High Sierra
  4. …Bishop
  5. Bishop Basin
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“A quick 2.6 miles from the South Lake Trailhead to the first Treasure Lake. ”

thatboyaintright .
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2.7

Miles

4.3

KM

Point to Point

10,659' 3,249 m

High

9,810' 2,990 m

Low

1,096' 334 m

Up

253' 77 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (5°)

32%

Max Grade (18°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · Fishing · Lake · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

Start at South Lake Picnic Area. Hike until the trail forks, and follow the posted sign to Treasure Lakes. Drop a couple hundred feet before climbing back up into the Treasure Lakes area.

Flora & Fauna

Whitebark pine, coyote, wildflowers.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Inyo National Forest Office

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  4.0 from 2 votes

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in Bishop Basin

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#8

in Bishop Basin

#1,496

in California

#14,614

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I think this is Mt. Johnson from the first Treasure Lake.
Jul 25, 2022 near Big Pine, CA

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