The Best Trails in Mineral King, California (United States)

26 trails

Photo of Mineral King to Sawtooth Pass Photo of Eagle Lake Photo of Crystal Lake to Monarch Lakes loop
  • Mineral King to Sawtooth Pass

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    Distance
    11.89mi
    Elevation +
    4426f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofMineral King to Sawtooth Pass Photo ofMineral King to Sawtooth Pass Photo ofMineral King to Sawtooth Pass

    I decided to not hike all of the way up to Sawtooth Peak because the slippery, narrow route from Sawtooth Pass to the peak looked a little too dangerous for me. The view from Sawtooth Pass was wonderful! You can see Mt W...

  • Eagle Lake

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    7.06mi
    Elevation +
    2287f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofEagle Lake Photo ofEagle Lake Photo ofEagle Lake

    I had the lake all to myself! There were some trout in the lake, but I didn't have any luck catching one. (Nevertheless, the hash browns that I brought with me on this trip still tasted good without the trout.) I real...

  • Distance
    11.35mi
    Elevation +
    4101f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofCrystal Lake to Monarch Lakes loop Photo ofCrystal Lake to Monarch Lakes loop Photo ofCrystal Lake to Monarch Lakes loop

    Mineral King in the fall is the best! This is another wonderful hike in the Mineral King area. I would recommend hiking to Monarch Lakes first, and then head over to Crystal Lake. It seems safer to hike up steep terrain ...

  • Mosquito Lakes

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    10.76mi
    Elevation +
    3307f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMosquito Lakes Photo ofMosquito Lakes Photo ofMosquito Lakes

    After the first Mosquito Lake, the trail is unmaintained and difficult to follow. Nevertheless, if you're feeling adventurous, then I highly recommend hiking to all of the Mosquito Lakes. Also the fishing is best at t...

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  • Mineral King to Franklin Pass

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    Distance
    17.59mi
    Elevation +
    4554f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofMineral King to Franklin Pass Photo ofMineral King to Franklin Pass Photo ofMineral King to Franklin Pass

    I have such happy memories of this hike, and of all of my other hikes around Mineral King. More mountain wildflower heaven!

  • White Chief Bowl

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    5.95mi
    Elevation +
    1663f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofWhite Chief Bowl Photo ofWhite Chief Bowl Photo ofWhite Chief Bowl

    The late fall is a wonderful time to visit Mineral King! You'll notice that some snow remained from the record snowfall we had last winter. An old woman told me that as late as July, people carried their skis to the top ...

  • Sequoia National Park

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    Distance
    16.53mi
    Elevation +
    2900f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofSequoia National Park Photo ofSequoia National Park Photo ofSequoia National Park

    First hike. Starting from Lodgepole towards Bearpaw - around 25 km. Few creek crossings, uneven ground, pine forest. 2,500mts. From Bearpaw towards Hamilton Lake up to the gap finishing with Nine Lake(s) Basin. 3,500 ...

  • Farewell Gap

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    13.08mi
    Elevation +
    3310f
    TrailRank
    23
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    Another wonderful trail! The late fall in Mineral King is heaven.

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