About this place

The easy access to this beautiful chain of lakes make Little Lakes Valley popular for fishing, day hikes and beginning backpackers. Glaciers carved this extensive chain of lakes, both large and small. Wildflowers bloom in the high elevation framed by the spectacular 13,000-foot peaks of Bear Creek Spire, Mt. Dade, Mt. Abbot and Mt. Mills. Some evidence of historical mining equipment can be seen, along with an old road bed at Morgan Pass. Notes: Abandon mine road between Morgan Lakes and Pine Creek is impassable do to unstable hillside, exit only via Mosquito Flat. Active bear area, bear proof containers required to secure your food and refuse. Check the area map, trips going toward Mono Pass are a different permit. Common Destinations: Long Lake, Chicken Foot Lake, Gem Lakes, Treasure Lakes Download area map for trail location. To purchase more detailed maps or guidebooks of the area, visit sierraforever.org From Bishop go north on Hwy 395 to Tom's Place. Follow Rock Creek Road to Mosquito Flat, and the end of the road where there is paved hiker parking.