10 Great Hikes in California the Dusy Basin Trail

10 Great Hikes in California
Dusy Basin Trail

Getting There: Starting in Bishop, take Hwy 395., turn west on Line St. (Hwy.168 west) and continue about 23 mi. to South Lake. Trail starts at the South Lake Trailhead.

Location: John Muir and Kings Canyon Wilderness, South Lake
Trailhead: South Lake Trailhead
Elevation: Trailhead 9,800 ft, Bishop Pass 11,980 ft
Trail Length: 15.5 miles roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,080 ft
Maps: USFS John Muir and Kings Canyon Wilderness, USGS Mount Thompson, North Palisade
Pictures: Dusy Basin, Bishop Lake and Saddlerock Lake, North Palisade
Places of Interest:
Long Lake
Chocolate Lakes
Ruwau Lake (11,044) nice campsites
Timberline Lakes (11,200) nice campsites
Saddlerock Lake (11,126)
Bishop Lake (11,300)
Bishop Pass (11,980)
Dusy Basin (11,000)
and many more lakes and peaks
Closest Town: Bishop

Forest Information:
White Mountain Ranger Station,
798 N. Main St. Bishop CA, 93514
(760) 873 2400

Lodging and Dining at Bishop