JUNE LAKE LOOP TRAIL TO YOST LAKE-LEVEL 2+

One of the June Lake Loop's standout hiking trails, the 8 mile RT trek to Yost Lake along Yost Creek climbs steadily up a High Sierra ridge. Expect to be hiking in both shade and sun, with demanding inclines and great scenery. We will have the option to go another 2 miles one way branching off to Fern Lake or descending back down into town. (For those brave enough the extra 2 miles-4 miles RT will add 1500 feet of gain).
Note: There is another group doing the same hike at 8 AM

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.

Hike Stats:

Distance : 8 miles RT
Elevation Gain: about 2000 feet
Hike Time: about 6-7 hours
Difficulty: moderate to strenuous
Trail Condition: steep and very rugged in sections

AllTrails link:

June Lake Loop Trail to Yost Creek Trail, California - 95 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

General Rating/Difficulty: Level 2/3 (Moderate Pace) for distance, elevation gain and strenuous
Click RATING TABLE to learn more about hike levels
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DIRECTIONS: The trailhead is marked off the June Lake Loop (Hwy. 158) near the junction of Big Rock rd. Directly across the street from the June Lake fire dept and the Big Rock resort. (See photos).

REMINDER: By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings

***Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, mountain lions, coyote, snake bites or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike ***
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