Big Pine Lakes — Attraction in Bishop

Me & my wife went for it on Thanksgiving 2021 .We don't hike but for reasons decided to visit this breathtaking place . This place has 6-7 odd lakes .The hike is not easy but worth it.I think if we can do it then a lot can. We took 4 hrs to reach first lake .People took 2.5 hrs .But we took our own pace as we were resting more & soaking in more views . All trail says the hike is hard & it is . We had sprouts electrolytes + plus water which saved us 😄 We stayed in big pine .The big pine campground area was 20 min drive from our motel & considering how tired we were at the end of day ,it was best decision to stay at Big Pine. Coming down ,we took 2.5 hrs

When you reach the first lake you just don't want to go back.So we stayed there for 30-40 minutes before descending down to the...

Best hike I've ever been on and I'm hiking almost every weekend! The main challenge is the elevation gain in the beginning, and then the weather change once you get to the lakes. It was wild! We went from beautiful sunny skies to hail, snow, lighting, thunder and rain all within 30 minutes. The most epic adventure though, and stunning scenery. The fall colors were just starting to peak too. It honestly was so surreal and I can't wait to go back. We only made it to Lake 2 because of the thunderstorm but I hear Lake 5 is gorgeous as well and you shouldn't miss it! Oh and bring a change of clothes! I wore a tank and shorts then had to change into pants and a sweatshirt. Used my extra hiking socks as gloves too because I got soaked from...

One of the most picturesque destinations I’ve ever been to! It truly feels as if you’re in another country. The entire trail is over 14 miles long but we only hiked to the first 2 Lakes which are the most popular and is about 5 miles each way.

While the trail has some strenuous sections, the landscape is mesmerizing the entire way. Encompassing waterfalls, rivers/creeks, a historic cabin, and wildlife. The lakes are the most vibrant in color during the summer/fall seasons. The hike makes it all the while worth it to take a plunge into them once you...