Name: Bishop Pass and Chocolate Lakes Trail Junction
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Bishop Pass and Chocolate Lakes Trail Junction

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Location: Inyo County, California, United States

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1. Chocolate Lakes loop — Inyo National Forest

10.7km

03:21

420m

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

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2. Long Lake, North End – Bishop Pass loop from Big Pine

16.7km

05:09

600m

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

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3. Long Lake, North End – John Muir Wilderness Boundary loop from Big Pine

8.52km

02:36

300m

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

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November 4, 2023

Should you take the eastern trail to the Chocolate Lakes here? I guess it depends on what your intentions are. If your goal is set the FKT (Fastest Known Time) from South Lake to Bishop Pass, then “no”- don’t take the Chocolate Lakes Loop. If you are a PCT hiker descending from Bishop Pass, you ran out of food two days ago and you don’t think you’ll be able to see through the hunger and genuinely appreciate the beauty that awaits you on this trail, then “maybe”- you might be surprised. Under ANY other circumstance, the answer is “YES”- absolutely take the Chocolate Lakes trail!! With it’s immaculate views onto Chocolate Peak and Cloudripper, and the majestic lakes of teal and turquoise resting beneath them, it is MORE than worth the minute amount of additional effort!!

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Elevation 3,260 m

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Location: Inyo County, California, United States

Bishop Pass and Chocolate Lakes Trail Junction

1. Chocolate Lakes loop — Inyo National Forest

2. Long Lake, North End – Bishop Pass loop from Big Pine

3. Long Lake, North End – John Muir Wilderness Boundary loop from Big Pine

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