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Best hikes in Inyo National Forest.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Inyo National Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months June, August, September

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    PCT - California Section G
    76.9 mi
  2. 02
    McGee Pass Trail
    14.4 mi
  3. 03
    Shepherd Pass Trail
    14.0 mi
  4. 04
    Wyman Canyon Road
    13.4 mi
  5. 05
    Trail Pass Trail
    10.6 mi
  6. 06
    Mount Whitney Trail
    10.6 mi
  7. 07
    Alger Lakes Trail
    9.7 mi
  8. 08
    Siberian Pass Trail
    9.7 mi
  9. 09
    Golden Trout Creek Trail
    9.1 mi
  10. 10
    Rush Creek Trail
    9.1 mi
  11. 11
    36E405
    9.1 mi
  12. 12
    Cottonwood Pass Trail
    8.5 mi
  13. 13
    Shadow Creek Trail
    8.2 mi
  14. 14
    Wildrose Trail
    7.8 mi
  15. 15
    Coyote Valley Road
    7.8 mi
  16. 16
    North Fork Big Pine Creek Trail
    7.6 mi
  17. 17
    Cold Meadows Trail
    7.6 mi
  18. 18
    Betty Jumbo Mine Road
    7.6 mi
  19. 19
    Pine Creek Pass Trail
    7.4 mi
  20. 20
    Sawmill Pass Trail
    7.4 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Inyo National Forest: June, August, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.