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First Lake

First Lake

Highlight • Lake

First Lake

Hiking

5.0

(4)

Running

5.0

(2)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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John Muir Wilderness

Location: Inyo County, California, United States

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November 16, 2023

Hiking

First Lake is one of many reservoirs in this section of the John Muir Wilderness and Inyo National Forest. This is a gorgeous lake that you'll view from above from the North Fork Big Pine Creek Trail with Mount Alice towering in the background.

December 21, 2023

Running

First Lake is one of many reservoirs in this section of the John Muir Wilderness and Inyo National Forest. This is a gorgeous lake that you'll view from above from the North Fork Big Pine Creek Trail with Mount Alice towering in the background.

January 27, 2024

Hiking

FIRST Lake is, ironically, the LAST place for this water to rest before heading down through Big Pine Valley as the North Fork Big Pine Creek and entering, as a tributary, the Owens River 6,000ft below! To the east you are offered a lovely view to Mount Alice, while to the south Temple Crag commands your attention! The water in First Lake, as well as the ither Big Pine Lakes, often can be seen with a beautiful teal hue, caused by the refraction of sunlight on particles of glacial silt in the water!

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Nearby routes

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#1.

Big Pine Lakes Trail

13.3km

04:30

1,080m

40m

Hike the challenging Big Pine Lakes Trail, a difficult 8.3-mile route with 3555 feet of elevation gain, leading to stunning alpine lakes.

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4.9

(9)

157

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#2.

First Lake – Second Lake and Temple Crag loop from Trout Pond

15.2km

04:55

690m

690m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Elevation 3,040 m

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The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.

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Location: Inyo County, California, United States

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