Highway 395 Series: North Lake Fall Foliage Guide 🍂🚗

Drove up to North Lake today—it’s a bit past peak season now, so coming a few days earlier would’ve been ideal. About half the leaves along the road have already fallen. If you’re planning a visit, come within the next day or two; by next week, the colors might not be as vibrant. North Lake Fall Viewing Locations: First Stop: Park at North Lake Day Use Parking & Restroom, N Lake Rd, Bishop, CA. From there, it’s about a 5-minute walk to the lake. Along the way, you’ll find several small paths leading down to the creek—worth exploring too! 🌲💧 Second Stop: Continue driving inward to North Lake Hiker Parking, Unnamed Road, Bishop, CA. Drive all the way until the road is blocked by a gate. Exact coordinates: 37°13'50.7"N 118°37'01.6"W After parking, walk toward the lake. On your left, you’ll see beautiful autumn colors. There are open areas by the lake, but they’re often occupied by anglers. 🎣 A small valley along the road just before reaching North Lake is actually showing richer fall colors—even more stunning than the lake itself! If you can’t make it in the next few days, I’d recommend heading to McGee Creek instead—the foliage there should last a bit longer. Check my other post for details on that spot! 📍 #LosAngeles #Highway395 #FallColors #NorthLake #BishopCA #AutumnVibes #LeafPeeping #CaliforniaFall #RoadTrip #NatureGuide #LakeView #HikingSeason #ExploreCalifornia #FallFoliage