Emerald Lake – Arrowhead Lake loop from Lake Mary

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Emerald Lake – Arrowhead Lake loop from Lake Mary

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16,927

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Emerald Lake – Arrowhead Lake loop from Lake Mary

01:43

5.35km

230m

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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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John Muir Wilderness

Inyo National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.26 km

Emerald Lake

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful small lake on the trail!

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2.31 km

Dry Pond in John Muir Wilderness

Highlight • Natural

Meanwhile, this pond has no water left

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2.34 km

Gentian Meadow Pond

Highlight • Lake

Small pond with shallow water that warms up early in the season

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2.50 km

Emerald Lake Trail

Highlight • Trail

Turnoff to Emerald Lake off Duck Pass Lake, great alternate option to return to the trailhead another way, about same distance

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2.51 km

Miners cabin ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

All along the lower section of the trail are remnants of small scale miners houses and operations.

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2.97 km

Arrowhead Lake

Highlight • Lake

Arrowhead Lake is an easy hike with great views. It's a great spot for a picnic, fishing and cliff jumping.

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3.28 km

Historic Mining Crusher at Arrowhead Lake

Highlight • Historical Site

A few hundred yards off the main Duck Lake Trail, on the south end of Arrowhead Lake, are the remains of a historic mining processing plant, with simple wooden and …

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4.84 km