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Ruby Wall

Hike

Mono Pass

Ends at Mono Pass
Inside John Muir Wilderness
2,029 ft of climbing

3.4 mi one way · 2,029 ft climb · 12,072 ft high point · Moderate

In John Muir Wilderness · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Mono Pass trail climbs 2,029 feet over 3.4 miles to Mono Pass in John Muir Wilderness, passing Mack and Ruby Lakes.

Elevation

2,029 ft of gain and 190 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

1.8 mi from the trailhead
Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

23 mi from you
Bishop Pass
- Ends at Bishop Pass
- Inside John Muir Wilderness
- 2,372 ft of climbing
5.7 mi one way · 2,372 ft climb · Moderate
John Muir Wilderness · Camp 3 mi away

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Mono PassDestination · 3.3 mi in
Mack LakeAlong the way · 0.5 mi in
Serene LakeNearby · 0.0 mi in
Eastern Brook LakesNearby · 0.0 mi in
Heart LakeNearby · 1.4 mi in
Box LakeNearby · 1.4 mi in
Mount StarrNearby · 2.4 mi in
Ruby LakeNearby · 2.7 mi in
Summit LakeNearby · 3.3 mi in

Nearby reading

Mount Starr

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.

At a glance

Length: 3.4 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 2,029 ft
Descent: 190 ft
High point: 12,072 ft
Low point: 10,234 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 16
Trailhead: 37.4292° N · 118.7509° W

Get directions Open the map

1.8 mi from the trailhead

Rock Creek Lake Group Camp (Inyo National Forest, CA)

Campground · California

4.2 mi from the trailhead

East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)

Campground · California

23 mi from you

Upper LeConte Canyon

Ends at Muir Pass
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
3,501 ft of climbing

8.0 mi one way · 3,501 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 9 mi away

Fish Creek

Ends at Rainbow Falls
Inside John Muir Wilderness
1,103 ft of climbing

4.7 mi one way · 1,103 ft climb · Moderate

John Muir Wilderness · Camp 5 mi away

Italy Pass

Ends at Italy Pass
Inside John Muir Wilderness
2,226 ft of climbing

3.8 mi one way · 2,226 ft climb · Moderate

John Muir Wilderness · Camp 8 mi away

Dusy Basin

Ends at Bishop Pass
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
1,359 ft of climbing

3.4 mi one way · 1,359 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 8 mi away

Evolution Basin

Ends at Muir Pass
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
1,580 ft of climbing

6.8 mi one way · 1,580 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 9 mi away

Weather

7-day forecast

Sun61°37°Partly Sunny
Mon55°32°Mostly Cloudy
Tue57°35°Sunny
Wed61°36°Sunny
Thu62°36°Sunny
Fri61°34°Sunny
Sat60°Sunny

Sun: Partly Sunny · wind 5 to 9 mph S

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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