Other Resources
We highlighted only a few hikes in the June Lake area, but there are so many more to explore. True to our local fashion, you have to earn your miles by doing some research. Here are a few links with other suggested area hikes and info to help you get started:
Mono Lake South Tufa Trail: http://www.monolake.org/visit/southtufa
Lundy Canyon Trail: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recreation/recarea/?recid=20646&actid=51
Panum Crater Rim Trail: http://www.monolake.org/visit/panum
Saddlebag Lake Trail: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recreation/recarea/?recid=20652&actid=51
Glass Creek Meadows Trail: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recarea/?recid=20660
Gardinsky Lake Trail: https://www.monocounty.org/listing/gardisky-lake-trail/1321/
Obsidian Dome: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recarea/?recid=20578
Other Useful Links –
Wilderness Permits: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/inyo/passes-permits
Backpacking Suggestions: https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/inyo/recreation/hiking/?recid=20228&actid=51
Day Hiking Suggestions: https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/inyo/recreation/hiking/?recid=20228&actid=50
Some Other Suggested Hiking: https://www.monocounty.org/things-to-do/hiking/top-10-trails/
Bodie Ghost Town: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=509
Start Location
Anywhere
Type
Your Choice
Distance
What are you feeling?
Elevation Gain
Most things go up around here 🙂
Difficulty
Up to you
Season
Depends if you like snowshoeing on trail or walking on dirt
Safety Tips
Be prepared, and be aware of your surroundings. Don’t forget key safety equipment and your best asset is knowledge. This is not Disneyland…we are in the wild.
Other Stuff
Dog Friendly
Kid Friendly
Fall Foliage
Trail Running
Lake Views
USEFUL TIPS
June Lake Loop has year round activities
The busiest tourism season is Summer (June/July/Aug)
The water is better up here, drink it from the tap
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TOWN INFORMATION
Elevation – 7,654 feet (2,333 meters)
Population – 629 (feels more like 400 year round)
Zip Code – 93529
PLAN AN EVENT
Interested in planning an event in June Lake. Click here for more information.
MOUNTAIN MANNERS
#1 – Pick up trash, even if it is not yours
#2 – Pick up your dog’s poop, it doesn’t magically disappear in the snow
#3 – Be friendly and patient, things move a bit slower up here
#4 – Don’t feed the wildlife
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