Hoover Wilderness

The Top 16 Attractions in Hoover Wilderness

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Hoover Wilderness. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Hoover Wilderness is a region where 16 hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Kennedy Canyon creek crossing - PCT water access

W Fork W Walker River Bridge - PCT-Upper Long Lake Trail Jct

Cooney Lake

Walker Meadows

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Kennedy Canyon creek crossing - PCT water access
Hiking Highlight
Last convenient direct water access along the PCT for the next 10 miles til Sonora Pass, except for descending several hundred feet down to lakes. That also makes it a good camp spot, with several flat sites already frequently used.
Tip by 🕊️ 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒓
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W Fork W Walker River Bridge - PCT-Upper Long Lake Trail Jct
Hiking Highlight
Just a short distance off the PCT to the east is a chain of lakes that make for wonderful camp or swim opportunities. For thru-hikers on limited time the river …
Tip by 🕊️ 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒓
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Cooney Lake
Hiking Highlight
This second Alpine lake almost touches the mountain that overlooks it. At least that's the impression we get.
Tip by Vincent Reboul
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Walker Meadows
Hiking Highlight
Large open meadow stretching between the PCT and the parallel old pack trail running on the other side, closer along West Walker River.
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