Hilton Creek Lakes Access provides a trailhead on Rock Creek Road with paved hiker parking and bear boxes near the trail sign for accessing the John Muir Wilderness. The moderate 9.

1-mile trail climbs through lodgepole and whitebark pine forest to reach multiple alpine lakes suitable for backpacking and day hiking. Wilderness permits are required for overnight trips (15-person daily quota with reservations available through Recreation.

gov), and campfires are prohibited in the area.