Hilton Creek Lakes

Near: Bishop
Trip Type: Day Hike
Distance: 10 miles
Elevation: 9,700 to 10,300 ft
Vegetation: Pine and Aspen
Last Visit: October 2018

3rd Hilton Creek Lake

Sitting about avoiding Covid19, I found this old incomplete post for a hike to the Hilton Lakes (Hilton Creek Lakes on some maps) in the eastern Sierra near Bishop, CA.  The Hilton Lakes make a nice destination for a moderate hike without going too crazy on elevation, which can be a challenge in the area.  But all in all, a it's a bit less spectacular than some of the other hikes in the area from nearby trailheads to the south. 

Rules

This hike is in the John Muir Wilderness in the Inyo National Forest.  No permits are required for day use, but a back country permit is required for overnight camping.  Dogs are OK off leash under voice control.

Trailhead

This hike starts from Rock Creek Road, just above Rock Creek Lake.  There is a small strip of roadside parking spots a hundred feet or so up the road from the trail.

Route

Caltopo: https://caltopo.com/m/66BS

 

A view north east to Wheeler Ridge?

Looking down on Rock Creek Lake from the trail.

Looking north to Davis Lake from the top of the climb to 2nd Hilton Creek Lake

2nd Hilton Creek Lake