Mosquito Flats Trailhead area is the highest trailhead in the state of California. At this spot, there is a backpackers' campground and a parking lot. This is the kick-off spot for a south-traveling venture along the Little Lakes Valley Trail.

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Mono Pass Trail

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Ruby Lake Trail

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Hike the moderate Ruby Lake Trail in John Muir Wilderness, a 4.6-mile route with 917 feet of elevation gain to a stunning high-altitude lake

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Little Lakes Valley Trail – Heart Lake loop from Serene Lake

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03:33

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

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Elevation 3,120 m

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Location: Inyo County, California, United States

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Mosquito Flats Trailhead

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Mono Pass Trail

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Little Lakes Valley Trail – Heart Lake loop from Serene Lake

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