Lamarck Lakes

First views from the east shore of Lower Lamarck Lake

A short, steep hike to two scenic lakes cradled in granite bowls and surrounded by rugged cliffs and photogenic peaks.
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• Distance: 4.4 miles (round trip) to Lower Lamarck Lake
  5.8 miles (round trip) to Upper Lamarck Lake
  
• Elevation: 9,356-ft. at Trailhead
  10,662-ft. at Lower Lamarck Lake
  10,918-ft. at Upper Lamarck Lake
  
• Elevation Gain: 1,306-ft. to Lower Lamarck Lake
  1,562-ft. to Upper Lamarck Lake
  
• Difficulty: strenuous
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  Bishop / Mammoth Lakes / California's Southeastern Sierra

Why Hike Lamarck Lakes

This short strenuous hike climbs a series of glacier carved benches to two photogenic lakes. The lakes are nestled in rugged granite basins surrounded by sheer cliffs and framed by serrated ridges and jagged peaks. Beyond the upper lake a use trail/route leads to Lamarck Col, which provides backpacker’s access to the Darwin Bench and Evolution Valley.

Elevation Profile

Trail Resources

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Basecamp(s) Information:
Bishop / Mammoth Lakes

Region Information:
California's Southeastern Sierra

Other Hiking Regions in:
California