Hungry Packer and Baboon Lakes, Inyo National Forest Backpacking Guide
Hungry Packer and Baboon Lakes are two exceptionally beautiful alpine lakes tucked into the John Muir Wilderness, located just outside the town of Bishop. In one short trip this backpacking route offers striking alpine meadows, endless crystal clear lakes with quirky names, glacial basins and a backdrop of 13,000+ foot granite peaks along the Sierra Crest. The deeper into the mountains you climb, the more stunning the terrain becomes. The trip is a total of 16 miles with 3,270 feet of elevation gain. The trail is considered moderate with extremely rewarding views for the level of difficulty.
Hungry Packer and Baboon Lakes are two exceptionally beautiful alpine lakes tucked into the John Muir Wilderness, located just outside the town of Bishop. In one short trip this backpacking route offers striking alpine meadows, endless crystal clear lakes with quirky names, glacial basins and a backdrop of 13,000+ foot granite peaks along the Sierra Crest. The deeper into the mountains you climb, the more stunning the terrain becomes. The trip is a total of 16 miles with 3,270 feet of elevation gain. The trail is considered moderate with extremely rewarding views for the level of difficulty.
Hungry Packer and Baboon Lakes are two exceptionally beautiful alpine lakes tucked into the John Muir Wilderness, located just outside the town of Bishop. In one short trip this backpacking route offers striking alpine meadows, endless crystal clear lakes with quirky names, glacial basins and a backdrop of 13,000+ foot granite peaks along the Sierra Crest. The deeper into the mountains you climb, the more stunning the terrain becomes. The trip is a total of 16 miles with 3,270 feet of elevation gain. The trail is considered moderate with extremely rewarding views for the level of difficulty.
An easily downloadable, detailed compilation of everything needed to plan an exceptional trip to Hungry Packer and Baboon Lakes, Inyo National Forest.
Guide Includes:
Best Time to Travel
Route Information including Days Needed, Mileage, Elevation, Recommended Campsites and More
Trip Report including Directions, Landmarks, Trail Names and More
Custom AllTrails Map for Live GPS Tracking
Permitting Process Instructions
How To Get There and Trailhead Information
Packing List
Gear Recommendations
What to Know Before You Go
Wilderness Information
Trip Checklist
Guide will be sent immediately after purchase via email with a downloadable link in PDF file format. The download link expires 24 hours after first download so be sure to save to a computer, tablet or smart phone after opening.
Guide can be used for all pre-trip planning and taken with you on the trip itself, making your next adventure easier and more informed than ever!