Lee Vining
About this place
The Lee Vining area in California has many great spots to enjoy the outdoors. With its stunning views, top-rated trails, and must-visit outdoor attractions, it's the perfect place to explore many outdoor adventures. From hiking to biking, there's something for everyone. For those looking for a scenic adventure, there are plenty of trails to explore. There are also plenty of parks and lakes to visit, offering a variety of activities to enjoy. For those looking for a more active adventure, there are plenty of options for rock climbing, kayaking, and fishing. Whether you're looking for a relaxing day outdoors or an adrenaline-filled adventure, Lee Vining area has something for you. With so much to do and see, it's the perfect place for outdoor adventurers to explore some of the best outdoor getaways.
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Lee Vining, CA
5.0
· 6 reviews
Many people visit Mono Lake for a quick photo opportunity of the South Tufa. When I discovered camping was allowed on the North side of the lake, I knew I had to experience it and share. You head East on Cemetery Rd. just North of Lee Vining. This road turns into a dirt road, which will require you ...
Lee Vining, CA
5.0
· 2 reviews
This past spring, I got the urge to photograph the Milky Way over the other-worldly landscape of Mono Lake, a large, desert saline lake at the edge of the eastern Sierras in California. One of the the lake's defining features is it’s incredible tufa rock formations, a variety of limestone. The easte...
Mono Lake - South Tufa Area, CA
4.4
· 9 reviews
Mono Lake is was formed at least 760,000 years ago, making it one of North America's oldest lake. Explore the coastline of this unique lake filled with unusual rock formations called tufas. Photograph the tufa towers with the majestic mountains in the background. The towers can make for some very dr...
Lee Vining, CA
From Highway 120 (Tioga Road) you can park at the lot just above Tioga Lake. Another mile up the road is the Yosemite entrance, so if you hit that, you've gone too far. Follow the trail around the south side of the lake and into Glacier Canyon. After about 2 miles you'll start scrambling on the NE s...
Lee Vining, CA
Directions (from south of June Lake): 395 north Turn right onto the 158 Keep right at fork onto Parker Lake Rd and go about 0.5 miles Turn right at first right and head all the way to the top until you hit a parking lot/camping ground/trail head From North of June Lake: 395 south Turn left at 158 Ke...
20 Lakes Basin Trailhead
5.0
· 1 reviews
This trail is overall very easy to hike, but the 9.1mi distance at a 10,000ft altitude is what makes it a bit of a doozy for people who aren't frequent hikers. That said, if you are a relatively in-shape individual, you should have no problem with this trail. Remember to take frequent water breaks. ...
Lee Vining, CA
4.3
· 4 reviews
This area is such a great way to spend time exploring. It's a lot different than what it's surrounded by, making it a great change of pace in the Eastern Sierra. Just East of Lee Vining, California is Black Point, which sits on the North side of the massive Mono Lake...Which used to be an underwater...
Lee Vining, CA
5.0
· 1 reviews
If you are visiting Mono Lake, the Panum Crater Trail is not to be missed! From 395, take highway 120 east for about 2.5 miles. Look for a small wooden sign for Panum Crater and turn left onto a dirt road. If you reach the turn-off to the South Tufa Area, you have gone too far! After about a mile on...
Lee Vining, CA
Directions Although North Peak lies right on the border of Yosemite, the hike starts just outside the park at the Saddle Bag Lake trail-head. There are also some campsites here if you wish to spend the night, but I think they are usually in high demand and hard to come by. To get to Saddlebag Lake, ...
Lee Vining, CA
Keep in mind that this is a point to point hike, so you will need to park a vehicle at Green Creek trailhead in Bridgeport as well as your start point at Virginia Lakes Resort. Starting at 9,886' at The Virginia Lakes Trailhead, you will begin by heading Northwest towards Virginia Pass. During your ...
Junction Campground
Junction campground is by far one of my favorite campsites when I am visiting the High Sierra and Tuolumne Meadows. The only downside is, you can only camp certain months; usually from June through October when highway 120 is open. The Junction campground is far away from the crowds of Yosemite Nati...
Lee Vining, CA
3.5
· 2 reviews
Mono Lake Boardwalk is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Lee Vining, California.
Lee Vining, CA
Mono Lake Vista Point is a quick pull off on the right side of Highway 395 as you’re headed south toward Mono City. The pull off is fairly big and is a great spot to pull over quickly to take in a view of Mono Lake and the greater area.