10 STUNNING Alpine Lake Hikes in California’s Eastern Sierra

[@GabriellaViola]

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[@brads.3674]

Thanks for sharing. I'm adding a few of these to my list for this summer. Stay warm and dry.

[@GabriellaViola]

Thank you so much! So glad the video have you some ideas!

[@SpineTicks]

Another great video. The views are so refreshing and the content is stellar!

[@GabriellaViola]

thank you!! 💙

[@rodandow1971]

I've traveled and visited the Eastern Sierras for over 30 years and have never heard or much visit these lakes. I'll have to visit some of these! Thanks!

[@thelonehiker4698]

I have done 3 of these hikes and you can’t go wrong with either one

[@whipsplash6943]

Great video! I've done a lot of backpacking in that area and it is life changing. I admire you for taking the time to actually make videos while your hiking. Keep up the good work!

[@GabriellaViola]

Thank you so much!

[@RandomCaliforniaAdventure]

Make sure to come back to Convict lake during Jan-February as the lake is frozen over and a must for a photographer like yourself!

[@GabriellaViola]

ive been in the winter...its so beautiful, i would love to snowshoe it next time ❄️

[@barbaraolson6783]

Love the area. Grandparents cabin South Fork of Bishop Creek , just below South lake, lots of lakes and trails to hike from there

[@barbaraolson6783]

Love your videos. ,so glad to find you. Spent summers at grandparents cabin at south fork of Bishop creek, grandfather set trail ducks, I lived in Mammoth for awhile. Love all of it but paralyzed now.

[@rodeoclown.futurist]

Well done. Normally I discourage anything making the backcountry more impacted than it already is. I have spent much time on or near these hikes back in the late seventies and mid 80s. Never once encountered another soul. Your short summary reminded me of the positive impact that the eastern Sierra has had on me. Perhaps everyone should be blessed to live the experience.

[@GabriellaViola]

The trails are still pretty quiet, I think because they are pretty remote 💙

[@gabriel.ha73]

Liked a lot these hiking options. Haven't done any of these hikes, but I definitively have to plan to go soon. Thanks for the tips.

[@GabriellaViola]

Your welcome! 💙

[@ourkaravan]

Thank you for sharing--eastern Sierras are hard to beat.

[@just_joc]

Thank you for this guide, I added them to my bucket list! Stunning video!

[@GabriellaViola]

thank you so much!

[@johnk3618]

Thanks!

[@GabriellaViola]

thank you so much!!!!

[@miriammitchell9677]

Breathtaking. Thank you for sharing so much.

[@BM-cj7hr]

Beautiful content as always. Too bad I wasnt able to do my JMT this summer. Would of been amazing to hike through those area.

[@GabriellaViola]

theres still time october is super pretty too 💙

[@joaopaulofernandesfilho6734]

Gabriela obrigado pelas belas imagens 👏👏

[@DeltaLimaActual-t2o]

Excellent list. Lake Ediza is absolutely spectacular framed by the Minarets, Mt Ritter, and Banner Peak. Cecile and Iceberg and some North like garnet and Thousand Island are beautiful as well. Big Pines Lake's Second and Third lakes are gems as well. The 20 Lakes Basin out of Saddle Bag Lake is incredible and a very long day hike if you don't take the ferry. Anyone who loves views should climb Mt Coness (second-third class but not from the lakes, but Tuolumne Meadows/Ragged Peak) for stunning views. You can see all the way down Tenaya Lake miles away and the Cathedral Range. Convict Lake is gorgeous (even though there is a parking lot) because there is a great trail around it for hiking.

[@GabriellaViola]

100 % on all of this 💙🌲

[@tombellanca]

Great list! Have been to all but one of them - Conness. Was on my agenda for the fall, but weather changed plans. A couple you could add to the list - Minaret Lake, Honeymoon Lake, and the hike from Onion Valley to Kersage Pass which passes multiple amazing lakes and looks into Kings Canyon NP and down at the Kersage and Bullfrog Lakes. :0

[@GabriellaViola]

Thank you so much for the suggestions! ill have to check those out..and yes you need to do Conness, its one of my favorite on the list!

[@dearmountains3431]

Epic footage 👍This is really one of the most beautiful places.Thanks for the great watch 🐶💓😉

[@GabriellaViola]

thank you for watching 💙

[@acappellarules]

Thank you for this beautiful video and commentary (and I've enjoyed your others too). Please tell me in which month(s) most of these hikes took place. You mention June to October is recommended but I'd like to go when there's not too much snow and not too little. Your videos have what I consider the perfect amount of snow. Which month is that?

[@GabriellaViola]

Thank you! Ive done these hikes in August, September and October (2023 & 2024)..Last year there was more snow on the mountain tops...I might try for June next year if the trails are clear!

[@barbaraolson6783]

Thank you my posts were attached=to comments but I loved reliving my mountain life !

[@Finsup561]

I lived in Mammoth this summer and hiked lots there.

[@GabriellaViola]

how amazing, I would love to live there so many amazing hikes at your fingertips!

[@1ROCKY89]

I love this channel. I just wish Gabriela voice is spoken everywhere just think Alexa Siri AI customer service greetings 🖖 😅 I need more G

[@GabriellaViola]

thank you so much! 😄

[@joeldavid7462]

Do you think any of these lakes would be accessible by May 20th? I know every year's snowpack is different but trying to gauge whether I should attempt any of the hikes as I drive Hwy 395 this May. Thanks!

[@GabriellaViola]

Some of them might be, some of the shorter hikes, and convict lake is accessible all year I believe..I would say June is a safer bet but only if its a dry winter

[@SPak-rt2gb]

Beware of summer thunderstorms on your hikes

[@GabriellaViola]

this is true!

[@metork]

Duck pass? Solitude? 🤣😂🤣😂