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Conness Lakes

The Conness Lakes, situated in the Hoover Wilderness of Inyo National Forest, are glacial lakes renowned for their stunning color. The lakes are fed by the Conness Glacier, the largest glacier in the Sierra Nevada north of Tioga Pass. The hike to the lakes covers an elevation range from 10,063 feet to 10,772 feet, making it a moderately challenging journey.

Distance: 1.4

1h 15m

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Episodes:
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E1 - Passing Saddlebag

26m

Walk along Saddlebag Lake in the first part of this tranquil journey that showcases the magic of high-altitude reflections while enroute to the beauty of Conness Lakes.


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E2 - Ascent to the Lakes

24m

Explore late-season tarns brimming with life, surrounded by breathtaking Sierra Nevada scenery and ascend the rock strewn trail in pursuit of the chilly Conness Lakes.


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E3 - Traversing Conness Lakes

24m

Explore the breathtaking Conness Lakes, where glacial waters shimmer from turquoise to grey under shifting skies and enjoy the high alpine scenery creating a serene escape in the Sierra Nevada wilderness.



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