McGee Creek

McGee Creek Canyon
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McGee Creek
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Distance
3.68 miles
Elevation Gain
728 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

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Family Friendly
Bathrooms
Easy Parking
Wildflowers
Dog Friendly
Scenic
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Added by Matt Purciel

McGee Creek is one of the prime locations to photograph the fall colors in the Eastern Sierra.

McGee Creek is one of my favorite spots in the Eastern Sierra to photography the fall color. Most people avoid the area because the best views require you to hike and explore but the rewards are worth it. Right close to the parking lot is McGee Creek which is a beautiful creek to photograph offering intimate water shots with the golden aspens. Or hike up the trail that right off provides dramatic views of McGee Creek Canyon.

McGee Creek is just west of Crowley Lake in Mono County. The trailhead for the canyon is located eight miles south of Mammoth Lakes on US Hwy. 395, west at the McGee Creek exit. It's only a couple mile drive from Hwy 395.

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Christopher James
1/20/2025
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Michael Louie
10/19/2024
Fall Colors in Eastern Sierras
Driving into the region from the 395, take your time as it can get busy especially during the fall when the Aspen trees change ...
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Zach L
10/27/2022
Fall Splendor
This year was my first visit to McGee Canyon and it was one of the best spots I've been for viewing the leaves of ...
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Nikki Cummings
5/26/2018
Waterfall Reward
Stunning hike. We did close to 4 mi round trip. Super bummed we didn’t have more time to keep going!
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