The Leavitt Lake trailhead offers the shortest access to the Sierra high country of the eastern Emigrant Wilderness and northern Hoover Wilderness Areas. However, the trailhead is only accessible with an SUV with high clearance and 4-wheel drive.

Leavitt Lake is an alpine lake at an elevation of 2.917m (9,570ft) above sea level, located in Mono County, in the U.S. state of California. It’s one of the highest roads in California.

Enjoy this 8.8-mile out-and-back trail near Coleville, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 53 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October.

Leavitt Lake is a beautiful and scenic out-and-back trail on top of Sonora Pass/Highway 108. This trail follows Leavitt Creek and takes you up the canyon with incredible views all around. The trail does have some tricky and washed-out areas as well as three creek crossings.

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About 11 miles west of US 395, Leavitt Lake Road takes you on a 3 mile journey up a mostly smooth forest road to the Leavitt Lake basin. There are a couple challenging sections on the road that would be very difficult to pass with a crossover, or lower-to-the-ground SUV.

Jul 25, 2016 · Leavitt Lake in Stanislaus National Forest is an Idyllic alpine lake with easy access to the Sierra high country of Hoover and Emigrant Wilderness. Situated on the eastern edge of Emigrant Wilderness, Leavitt Lake is a great introduction to backpacking in the Sierra Nevada.

Explore this 19.9-mile out-and-back trail near Coleville, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 55 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through September.

Jan 22, 2025 · Discover this 26.4-mile out-and-back trail near Bridgeport, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 12 h 51 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you …