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Lake Italy via Pine Creek. Hard • 4.7 (43) John Muir Wilderness. Photos (399) Directions. Print/PDF map. Share. More. Length 22.2 miElevation gain 6,666 ftRoute type Out & back. Try this 22.2-mile out-and-back trail near Bishop, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 13 h 24 min to complete.
Lake Italy is a lake in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. The lake is accessible via trail over Italy Pass or as an offshoot of the John Muir Trail. [2] It was named by the USGS because its shape is similar to that of Italy. [1]
Located in a landscape of rocks and cliffs, Lake Italy is surrounded by several mountains with elevations exceeding 13,000 feet (Mount Hilgard, Mount Gabb, and Mount Julius Caesar). The area features patches of green grass and small sand beaches with scenic views at the water's edge.
Lake Italy is a lake in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. The lake is accessible via trail over Italy Pass or as an offshoot of the John Muir Trail. It was named by the USGS because its shape is similar to that of Italy. Map. Directions.
Italy Pass Trail. This trail separates from the Pine Creek Pass trail near Honeymoon Lake. Before reaching Italy Pass, the trail goes past Granite Park and Chalfant Lakes. After crossing Italy Pass, the trail descends past Jumble Lake to reach Lake Italy, shaped like Italy's boot like outline.
4 dni temu · The first 3 mls the trail follows switchbacks of an old mining road with a view of now abandoned tungsten mine. The trail is in generally good shape, although pulverized by pack stock. Once one reaches Pine Lake and Upper Pine Lake views are spectacular.
16 paź 2024 · This epic backpacking loop takes you through beautiful High Sierra landscapes and offers breathtaking views throughout. The trail begins at the Pine Creek Pack Station and steeply climbs past tall mountains and crystal-clear alpine lakes to the top of Italy Pass.
