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Little Pothole Lake loop from Kearsarge Peak

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Little Pothole Lake loop from Kearsarge Peak

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Little Pothole Lake loop from Kearsarge Peak

01:43

5.16km

260m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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John Muir Wilderness

Inyo National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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118 m

Onion Valley Trailhead - Kearsage Pass Trail

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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 …

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2.57 km

Little Pothole Lake

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First of five alpine lakes lined up along the 4.6 miles of Kearsage Pass Trail starting from the Onion Valley

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3.90 km

John Muir Wilderness Boundary - Kearsarge Pass Trail

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Hiking Permit required for overnight hikes, but at only about 4.6 miles distance from the trailhead parking at Onion Valley Road, Kearsage Pass is a fantastic short day hike to …

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5.16 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.97 km

191 m

Surfaces

4.93 km

191 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Little Pothole Lake loop from Kearsarge Peak

Onion Valley Trailhead - Kearsage Pass Trail

Little Pothole Lake

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