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Inyo County

Long Lake, North End – John Muir Wilderness Boundary loop from Hillside Dam

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Inyo County

Long Lake, North End – John Muir Wilderness Boundary loop from Hillside Dam

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Long Lake, North End – John Muir Wilderness Boundary loop from Hillside Dam

02:21

7.60km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 14, 2026

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John Muir Wilderness

Inyo National Forest

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Highlight • Rest Area

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Highlight • Trail

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Highlight • Trail

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View of Cloudripper, Chocolate Peak, and Picture Puzzle

Highlight • Viewpoint

STELLAR view onto Cloudripper (left), Chocolate Peak (center) and Picture Puzzle (right) as soon as you exit the trees in this section!

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Long Lake, North End

Highlight • Lake

So, I’ve taken a VERY rudimentary measurement to determine exactly how long Long Lake is, and according to my calculation, Long Lake is approximately 3,400ft / .64mi / 1.03km long! (Measurement was taken “as the crow flies”)

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