Lower Sardine Lake is at an altitude of 9,902 feet above sea level. It was carved by ancient glaciers and was originally called “Red Lake” by John Muir in 1869.

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November 21, 2019

Hiking

A glacier lake carved by ice in a crescent-shaped hanging valley.

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January 4, 2026

Mountaineering

While climbing up Bloody Canyon, the Sardine lakes indicate that the crest is near. They are alpine kars, hanging valleys formed by glaciers.

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Best Hikes to Lower Sardine Lake

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1. Sardine Lakes — Mammoth Lakes

12.9km

04:54

890m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

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2. Walker Lake to Parker Pass — Mammoth Lakes

21.9km

07:27

1,090m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Walker Lake to Spillway Lake — Mammoth Lakes

25.1km

08:31

1,270m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard

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Elevation 2,980 m

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Wednesday 28 January

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Location: Mono County, California, United States

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Lower Sardine Lake

1. Sardine Lakes — Mammoth Lakes

2. Walker Lake to Parker Pass — Mammoth Lakes

3. Walker Lake to Spillway Lake — Mammoth Lakes

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