Backpacking in Inyo NF backcountry

6 documented trips · 0 total feet of climbing across all routes

Inyo NF backcountry at a glance

CaliPeaks documents 6 backpacking routes in Inyo NF backcountry, covering 136.0 miles of trail and 0 feet of cumulative climbing. Routes range from 8 mi (High Trail) to 30 mi (Trail Pass).

The area is managed by Inyo National Forest (USFS). Wilderness permits are issued by Inyo National Forest (USFS) — check each trip page for quota and reservation windows. The most-recommended months across these routes are June, July, August.

High Trail

High Trail is a 4-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Inyo NF backcountry. The trail reaches Pacific…

8 migain n/a1–2 daysDiff 25

Blackrock Trail

Blackrock Trail is a 7-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Inyo NF backcountry. Difficulty is estima…

14 migain n/a2–3 daysDiff 40

Cottonwood Lakes Trail

Cottonwood Lakes Trail is a 15-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Inyo NF backcountry. Difficulty i…

30 migain n/a3–4 daysDiff 50

Cottonwood Pass Trail

Cottonwood Pass Trail is a 15-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Inyo NF backcountry. Difficulty is…

30 migain n/a3–4 daysDiff 50

Taboose Pass Trail

Taboose Pass Trail is a 12-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Inyo NF backcountry. Difficulty is es…

24 migain n/a3–4 daysDiff 50

Trail Pass

Trail Pass is a 15-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Inyo NF backcountry. Difficulty is estimated …

30 migain n/a3–4 daysDiff 50

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