Only about 4.6 miles distance from the trailhead parking at Onion Valley Road, Kearsage Pass is a popular resupply detour for long distance hikers on the John-Muir or Pacific Crest Trails. It is a steep climb, but it is worth a fantastic short day hike to gain a sweeping vista into the Kings Canyon National Park, passing 5 beautiful mountain lakes along the way.

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Onion Valley is a popular spot for dayhikes and a gateway for the Pacific Crest Trail and John Muir Trail hikers to resupply. There are pit toilets and trash cans. A small campground is close by.

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Sixty Lake Basin via Onion Valley

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Hike the challenging 14.0-mile Sixty Lake Basin via Onion Valley trail, gaining 4431 feet through stunning High Sierra landscapes.

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Kearsarge Pass to Vidette Meadow

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Hike the difficult 11.9-mile Kearsarge Pass to Vidette Meadow trail, gaining 3463 feet through stunning High Sierra landscapes.

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Flower Lake via Kearsarge Pass Trail

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Hike the moderate 2.6-mile Flower Lake via Kearsarge Pass Trail in John Muir Wilderness, gaining 1336 feet to alpine lakes.

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Location: Inyo County, California, United States

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