Emerald Lakes Access is reached via the Lake Sabrina Trailhead near Bishop, California, requiring a 5. 65-mile one-way hike through the John Muir Wilderness.

The trailhead has limited roadside parking about half a mile away, and wilderness permits are required and can be obtained at the White Mountain Ranger Station in Bishop.

The access point provides entry to a series of alpine lakes with excellent scenery and solitude, though the hike involves significant elevation gain with switchbacks, particularly on the initial stretch to Blue Lake.