Lower Rock Creek Canyon Trail
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Lower Rock Creek Canyon Trail

Inyo National Forest
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Lower Rock Creek Canyon Trail

Lower Rock Creek Canyon Trail

Distance: 8.8mi
Elevation: 1,289ft
Time: 3.5-5h

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A scenic route within Inyo National Forest, the Lower Rock Creek Canyon Trail is an excellent route for intermediate hikes, and families with older children. Autumn is an especially nice time of year to do the route, as the colors of the changing leaves are sublime.

Lower Rock Creek Canyon Trail Map

Getting there

The trailhead for Lower Rock Creek Canyon Trail is located off Lower Rock Creek Road.

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About

Backcountry Campground

No

When to do

April-November

Pets allowed

Yes

Family friendly

Older Children only

Route Signage

Average

Crowd Levels

High

Route Type

Out and back


Lower Rock Creek Canyon Trail
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Lower Rock Creek Canyon Trail Description

As Lower Rock Creek Canyon Trail is a popular route within Inyo National Forest, it can become rather busy at times. Those who are seeking a more secluded hiking experience may want to arrive at the trailhead early in the morning to avoid the larger crowds that sometimes develop midday or even skip the route altogether in favor of a less frequented one.

Having parked your vehicle, follow Lower Rock Creek Trail as it makes its way south alongside Lower Rock Creek. From here, the route is incredibly easy to follow. Simply follow the trail as it runs adjacent to Lower Rock Creek. The route is within a canyon, and after the canyon walls taper off and you arrive at some private property, all you need to do is backtrack your steps towards the trailhead.

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