12 Lakes Tour Mammoth to June Lake - Guided Backpacking Trip

Mammoth Lakes Hiking Tour: Explore 12 Lakes

This is truly the highlight reel of the Mammoth and June area, passing through 12 of the most breathtaking lakes to be found in the region. This trek starts with a hike to Minaret Lake- the proud lake of the Ritter range boasting an incredible backdrop of jagged spires and peaks. This spectacular trek even has a 1-mile section of cross-country hiking, where will follow a faint path on rocky terrain to Cecile and Iceberg Lake- making this a perfect intro for those wanting a little extra challenge along the way! From here it's all trail to June- passing 9 more astounding alpine lakes along the way, including Ediza Lake (said to be the favorite of John Muir himself!) and the infamous Thousand Island Lake. We end this trek at Silver Lake (in the town of June Lake) where there are even more sights to see and plenty of restaurants to celebrate and plan the next adventure!

Duration/Miles & Elevation

• 4 Days
• 30 Miles
• +5900ft, -6100ft
• Time: 8:00 AM

Difficulty Rating & Description

DIFFICULTY RATING (1-5)

3-4

This trek follows well-maintained trails and has a moderate to challenging hiking distance of about 8 miles per day. Day 2 consists of a mix of on-trail and one mile of off-trail hiking, rocky sections of trail with bigger step-ups and step-downs. Due to the elevation gain of this trek and the section of cross-country hiking it is considered a challenging Level 3-4 hike. Weight carried will be between 30-35 lbs per person. The biggest day in elevation gain of this trek will be Day 1.

What's Included

• Top-of-the-line tent, backcountry sleeping pad, and multi-day backpack, headlamps, utensils, and poles.
• High-quality, synthetic sleeping bag (Laundered after every use- $15 cleaning fee) – or bring your own!
• Breakfast, lunch, and 4-course dinner prepared by your guide while in the field.
• Professional local mountain guide certified as Wilderness First Responder, Food Handling & Leave No Trace Principles with years of professional and personal wilderness experience and a passion for leading others.
• Wilderness and National Park backcountry camping permits.
• Bear canisters for food storage.
• Water Filtration systems- all water is filtered by your guide!
• Emergency equipment including an extensive first-aid kit and satellite communication device (InReach Explorer).
• For Yosemite National Park Treks: Mandatory 5% national park fee that passes through directly to Yosemite.
• A discount of 10% off any TrekSierra trip after your first!

Fitness Requirements

Previous backpacking experience is required. The ability to carry an overnight backpack for up to 8 miles a day with 1500 - 2500 feet of elevation gain for multiple days in a row. Very good to excellent physical condition required.

Trip Highlights

• Minaret Lake
• Cecile Lake
• Iceberg Lake
• Ediza Lake
• Garnett Lake
• Ruby Lake
• Emerald Lake
• Thousand Island Lake
• Waugh Lake
• Gem Lake
• Agnew Lake
• Silver Lake
• JMT Section

Cancelation Policy

Due to the high costs of outfitter/guide and government permits, all deposits are non-refundable. We will attempt to reschedule you with a $100 per person change of date fee. In the unlikely event that TrekSierra must cancel a program, you may reschedule for no fee or have your deposit refunded. No refunds will be made due to weather or route conditions. TrekSierra is not responsible for additional expenses incurred in preparing for a trip, including but not limited to: non-refundable airline tickets, equipment purchases, medical expenses, and hotel reservations. TrekSierra strongly encourages participants to obtain trip cancellation insurance. Coverage should include trip cancellation, baggage loss, non-refundable airline tickets, accident/life coverage, and travel days. TrekSierra also encourages participants to purchase medical, disability, life, and rescue insurance. TrekSierra does not provide any such insurance coverage and participants acknowledge it is their responsibility to acquire insurance for themselves. All fees are due 30 days prior to the departure date. Full refunds less a $250.00 registration fee are available more than 30 days prior. 50% refunds are given within 20-30 days of departure. No refunds are given within 20 days of the departure date. All refund requests must be received in writing/email. Late payments may result in the cancellation of a reservation with no refund given. No refunds will be given if any participants cannot complete the trip or end the trip early.

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