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Onion Valley Trailhead - Kearsage Pass Trail

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Onion Valley Trailhead - Kearsage Pass Trail

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Onion Valley Trailhead - Kearsage Pass Trail

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  • Location: Inyo County, California, United States

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    December 3, 2019

    Hiking

    Only about 4.6 miles distance from the trailhead parking at Onion Valley Road, Kearsage Pass is a popular resupply detour for long distance hikers on the John-Muir or Pacific Crest Trails. It is a steep climb, but it is worth a fantastic short day hike to gain a sweeping vista into the Kings Canyon National Park, passing 5 beautiful mountain lakes along the way.

    June 9, 2022

    Hiking

    Onion Valley is a popular spot for dayhikes and a gateway for the Pacific Crest Trail and John Muir Trail hikers to resupply. There are pit toilets and trash cans. A small campground is close by.
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