LITTLE LAKES VALLEY TRAIL INYO NATIONAL FOREST CALIFORNIA

[@andycochran-f3d]

Great video! I did it as a day hike the other day, Oct. 9, 2024. Gorgeous scenery. My morning photos were my best with the morning sunlight on the mountains and the clear air. I was short of breath often, but I took my time. Regards, Andy

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Thank you so much, and I'm really glad you got to experience this hike for yourself. It's definitely a great hike!

[@tommythimgan7766]

OMG...thanks so much...I had an awesome backpacking trip to upper Morgan Lake about 15 years ago...parked near Tom's Place...I couldn't remember the name of the lakes and tried to retrace on Google GPS but never succeeded. I saw this and thought it looked like the trail I remembered...it is! Now I can show my wife the trail and lakes...and relive the joy! Thanks for posting!!!👍

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Oh that is so awesome and I'm glad I was able to help you find the Lakes you were looking for again! It is a absolutely gorgeous hike and I plan to go back out there hopefully in August. Thank you so much for letting me know and I really appreciate you checking out this video my friend! Have a wonderful day!

[@DestinationEarth]

Those rocky mountains are really, really beautiful. The chipmunks were a lot of fun to watch! acrobats! Man, I could see myself setting up camp at any of those spots and be really happy! Amazing that there were so many people there on a weekday!

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Yeah it's a gorgeous area! The Chipmunks were a little bit of a surprise but I'm glad I got them on film LOL. Yes a lot of people actually camp on this Trail so that is an awesome option. Yeah it is a very popular hike even though I just heard about it around 3 or 4 months ago LOL. Thanks for checking out this adventure my friend.

[@hazelatina]

Gorgeous trail & crystal clear lakes! Thanks for sharing, Eric!

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

My pleasure! Thanks for checking out another video of mine 😀

[@TeddusBearus]

I feel like I repeat myself a lot with your videos Eric but wow, this really was stunning. I wish I could be there. So beautiful

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Yeah the Rocks Creek area was really impressive and I definitely plan to come out and hike the trails here annually from now 👍. I'm really happy to hear that the places I've been hiking at in my video are very stunning to you. I really appreciate your continued support of the channel. Thank you so much for checking out another video mine.

[@WithinHikingDistance]

What a stunning trail, Eric! Lakes and mountains just never get old, even when you see a bunch of them! I think Gem Lake was my favorite for its color. I understand why that's a busy trail. You want to say "wow" at every corner! I am going to have to talk to Evan and hopefully, we can make our way down there next year. Thanks for this gorgeous and helpful video, Eric!

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Yeah the mammoth lakes area is awesome and you could probably spend 2 weeks there and do different hikes every day honestly. This hike was pretty gorgeous and the views stayed that way the entire hike honestly! Glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you guys make it out here! Thanks for checking out my last three videos by the way.

[@WithinHikingDistance]

@@adventuringoutdoorswitheric - We have been lagging on social media recently so it was great to see your latest hikes :)

[@anthonypayne1]

Awesome hike and breathtaking scenery Eric! I loved the chipmunks playing 👍👍👍

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Yeah it was an extremely beautiful hike and the Chipmunks were definitely a good added bonus! Thanks a bunch Anthony!

[@vs123]

Lake and mountain beautiful

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Yes the definitely were! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@thisisCHOPZZ]

I went last Saturday and luckily they had a beautiful layer of first snow !

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Oh wow that's is pretty awesome! I am sure it looked beautiful! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@adventureswithLK]

Really some beautiful hiking Eric. Got to love the Eastern Sierra. One of my favorite places to visit.

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Yeah I love the Eastern Sierras. You honestly have an unlimited amount of things you can do in this area and it's great! Yeah this was a extremely beautiful hike and I'm glad I got to do it. Thank you so much Lance!

[@craigbetts1586]

wow Eric what a hike, though lakes were stunning and how clear they were, you sure know the best places to hike, had to watch this vid 2 times it was so nice

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Thank you so much Craig especially for watching this video 2 times! It was really an unbelievable experience to hiking the Lakes Valley Trail. Every single lake was just gorgeous! Much appreciated my friend! Thanks again brother!

[@craigbetts1586]

@@adventuringoutdoorswitheric had to watch the second time it was such a great hike with all the views

[@geezerpleasers_OG]

I'm definitely adding this to my list of places to visit!

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Oh yeah this is an amazing area and Hike definitely. Thanks for watching 😀 👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Looked a real busy car park but I can see why, looked a real cool place to go for a hike but man, I would hate a 5.5 hour drive back home afterwards. Loved the lakes and surrounding mountains and you sure had a great days weather for a hike. Great trail and nice that you left something for the next visit, great reason to go back, cheers Alan

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Yeah it's definitely a good thing to get there early obviously. Every section of the hike was just magnificently beautiful! The good thing is there are plenty of other Trails here that I can come see on my next visit. Alan I really appreciate it thank you for watching!

[@gosiarhomecooking5123]

Hello Eric , beautiful lake , fantastic place to relax:)

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Thank you my friend. It was just such a beautiful place to do a day hike! I really appreciate you checking out another video of mine.

[@potatothorn]

Wow this is an amazing trail!! Roxana and i will have to stop here some time can't thank you enough for showing us this awesome spot/ we drive right past here regularly. ps those chipmunks were crazy !

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

That definitely is an extremely gorgeous hike and you guys absolutely have to do it in the future! Always so happy to show you new places to hike! Yes the Chipmunks 🐿 were insane! 🤣 Thanks for watching!

[@AbouttheJourney]

Beautiful! I follow you along on Google Earth while I watch and this place looks incredibly cool. I can hardly wait until I'm in the lower 48 again. I need some eastern Sierra adventure! Thanks for the video, Eric. - Mike

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Hey Mike! I'm really glad to hear that you are looking at everything on a map as I'm showing it to you so that helps for planning your future adventures as well. You know honestly the main goal of my channel is to show people places they never knew existed so they can visit and see it for themselves in the future. Thank you so much my friend I do appreciate the comments and your support.

[@goranpocina9628]

Like getting my Viewmaster back from the 60s. Nice.

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Yeah this Trail every turn I was just picture perfect beautiful! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@NicoleHikesalot]

absolutely beautiful Eric, I loved hiking part of this trail last summer. I never did go all the way to Gem Lake, I just went to Chicken Foot.

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Thank you so much Nicole! Yeah you will definitely have to go back and see the rest on your own! It was such a beautiful hike and I am hoping to go back again to do some of the other trails in the area this year. Much appreciated Nicole thank you again!

[@SlovenianGirlAbroad]

Another wonderful hike Eric. The mountains, the lakes... just stunning. I was wondering, is there any alternative to get to the start of the trail by public transport?

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video thank you. It is truly a wonderful hike. No there is absolutely no public transportation to get to the trailhead here. No Ubers or anything like that. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@SlovenianGirlAbroad]

@@adventuringoutdoorswitheric Oh bummer. I guess I'm too spoiled by all the public transport options we're having here in Switzerland, it didn't occur to me it's not the same everywhere until this video. Silly me. Thanks for your answer.

[@scottfine2875]

You planing your annual eastern Sierra hikes for this summer? Just got from Bishop last weekend. Walked the road up Lake Sabrina. Trail was not doable but the lake was stunning!! Still frozen with open water melt. I really really wanna hike Little Lakes but it’s looking like all or most of the lakes will be frozen in July. Either way…I’m heading back up early July, lol ✌️

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Yes, I am planning on going back sometime in mid - or late August. I'm not sure which hikes I'm gonna do this time around, but the choices are endless. Hope you have a great time when you go back, and thanks for watching!

[@angelapetersen5078]

What type of camera did you use to record this video?

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

So I filmed this back in July 2021. Back then I was using the GoPro Hero 9 Black. If you have any other questions let me know. Thank you so much for watching.

[@FreelikeaBird999]

is it safe to walk alone ? I mksean could it possible to run into a bear or some other large animals ? Thank you

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Well, overall, it's better to hike with another person, especially if you are an inexperienced hiker. For myself, I take precautions. I always make sure the weather is safe. I carry bear spray for the wild animals, which i've never had an issue with. I hike only on well marked and traveled trails. I know my limits, and I know when to turn around if I don't feel safe or I think I might get lost. I Do Not Go Off Trail because that is a good way to get totally lost.

[@FreelikeaBird999]

@@adventuringoutdoorswitheric appreciate your response. I am not an experienced hiker at all . But with good physical strength. No basic knowledge of protection off city ..