South Fork Lakes, upper Access
South Fork Lakes, upper Access
Upper access to South Fork Lakes via the Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead (elevation 10,400 feet), located 24 miles west of Lone Pine in Inyo County. The trailhead offers one of the highest starting points to the John Muir Wilderness, with approximately a 4.
5-mile hike to reach the lower South Fork Lake. Visitors should prepare for high-altitude conditions including sudden weather changes, mosquitoes, and bring adequate water and foul-weather gear.
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