Ruby Lake is a beautiful lake formed between Ruby Peak and Mount Starr. The lake is hidden in the Little Lakes Valley Basin, and is less traveled than the other lakes along the Little Lakes Valley Trail.

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Best Hikes to Ruby Lake

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1. Ruby Lake — John Muir Wilderness

7.41km

02:17

280m

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

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2. Fourth Recess Lake via Mono Pass — John Muir Wilderness

25.8km

09:58

1,200m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Mosquito Flats Trailhead – Ruby Lake loop from Rovana

11.7km

04:16

570m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 3,400 m

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Monday 2 February

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Location: Inyo County, California, United States

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Ruby Lake

1. Ruby Lake — John Muir Wilderness

2. Fourth Recess Lake via Mono Pass — John Muir Wilderness

3. Mosquito Flats Trailhead – Ruby Lake loop from Rovana

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