Near Laurel Lakes - Edith Lake Trail
The trail from Laurel Lakes Road up to the saddle between Laurel Mountain and Bloody Mountain.
Near Laurel Lakes - Edith Lake Trail
Looking back down the trail in the direction of Laurel Lakes Road from the saddle between Bloody Mountain (to the left) and Laurel Mountain (to the right).
Near Laurel Lakes - Edith Lake Trail
The west side of Mount Morrison viewed from below the saddle between Laurel Mountain (left) and Bloody Mountain (right).
Near Laurel Lakes - Edith Lake Trail
A section of Laurel Lakes Road.

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Laurel Lakes - Edith Lake Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
Explore lakes in the John Muir Wilderness surrounded by awe-inspiring mountains.
4.6
mi
Distance
1,484
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
LakeViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.61mi
Distance
1,484ft
Elevation Gain
1,056ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
10,793ft
High Point
9,874ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is only accessible via the 4WD Laurel Lakes Road, which starts off Sherwin Creek Road outside Mammoth. At about 4.25 miles up the Laurel Lakes Road, keep your eyes open for a trail on the left side of the road. It can be easy to miss as there are no trail markers. Take this trail and follow it up the hillside to the saddle between Laurel Mountain (to your left) and Bloody Mountain (to your right). Drop down the other side of the saddle and follow the trail past Edith Lake and on to Cloverleaf Lake. You can also connect with the Convict Creek Trail, which goes by Lake Genevive, Lake Dorothy, and Mildred Lake on its way back to the Convict Lake Trailhead. Convict Lake is accessible by vehicle from Highway 395.

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Contributors
Adam Hodges