Mono Pass goes on Mount Starr's backside, offering impressive views above Ruby Lake and Ruby Peak. The trail goes on sand gravel making switchbacks to the pass. From the pass, you can see Summit Lake and decide from there if you want to commit to a bigger challenge to Fourth Recess Lake.

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1. 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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2. 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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3. Little Lakes Valley Trail – Heart Lake loop from Rovana

22.0km

07:08

760m

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

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Elevation 3,690 m

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Location: Fresno County, California, United States

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Mono Pass

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

2. Mosquito Flats Trailhead – Ruby Lake loop from Rovana

3. Little Lakes Valley Trail – Heart Lake loop from Rovana

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