TWENTY LAKES BASIN AND SADDLEBAG LAKE LOOP- LEVEL 2

The organizers have never hiked this trail so need your patience. If anyone is familiar with this trail and would like to help out please message the organizers.

PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS HIKE UNTIL YOU HAVE A PLACE TO STAY.

You can turn around anytime you’d like but try to stay with another hiker as then you will be on your own. NO LEADER OR SWEEP ON THIS HIKE.

You can also do this hike on your own any day of the week.

According to various on-line posts, Twenty Lakes Basin and Saddlebag Lake Loop is an incredible route simply because of how breathtakingly beautiful it is. The route traverses stunning alpine terrain whilst bringing you to a number of sublimely charming lakes, making it one of the most scenic trails within Inyo National Forest. Not only is it a beautiful route, but it is also fairly accessible, and rated as moderately difficult - making it a viable option for a large cross-section of the hiking community. BUT BE AWARE THE ELEVATION IS BETWEEN 10,100 AND 10,300 feet. 8 MILES AND 900 FEET OF TOTAL GAIN WITH UPS AND DOWNS.
It’s a very popular trail but we urge you to do your own research for more information.
Along this 8 mile loop the terrain varies mile to mile. We will pass many lakes including Saddleback lake, Hummingbird lake, Odell lake, Lake Helen, Shamrock lake, Excelsior lake, Steelhead lake, Little Steelhead lake, Tower lake, Potter lake,Wasco lake, Hidden lake, Greenstone lake and a few more and that’s all folks.

Hike Stats:
Distance : 8 mile loop
Elevation Gain: about 900 feet
Hike Time: about 6
Difficulty: moderate to strenuous
Trail Condition: rugged in sections
General Rating/Difficulty: Level 2 Moderate Pace) for distance, elevation gain
Click RATING TABLE to learn more about hike levels
[[https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating](https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating)](https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating)

DIRECTIONS:The trail is about 25 miles north of June lake in Lee Vining. Take 395 north about 10 miles to the 120 west (Tioga rd) then 10 miles to right on Saddlebag lake road. About 3 miles you’ll pass the Saddlebag campground then the road ends and park. Photos attached
2 LANDMARKS
SADDLEBAG CAMPGROUND
SADDLEBAG LAKE RESORT

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