0.8 mi from the trailheadSherwin Creek
Campground · California
Hike
Valentine Lake
- Ends at Valentine Lake
- Inside Inyo National Forest
- 2,246 ft of climbing
9.1 mi out & back · 2,246 ft gain · 9,722 ft high point · Hard
In Inyo National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service
About this hike
This 9.1-mile out and back hike in Inyo National Forest reaches Valentine Lake, gaining 2,246 feet with Sherwin Lakes nearby.
Elevation
2,246 ft of gain round trip.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
Map
The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
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