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National Trails Day: Moved from Shepherds Pass to Meysan Lake Trail!

Meysan Lake Trailhead

Come join FOI and the U.S. Forest Service for a day of trail work at the Meysan Lake Trail. We will be restoring sections of washed out trail, so be ready to get your hands dirty - and possibly your feet wet (considering the water levels)! We will meet at the Meysan Lake Trailhead at 9am (No longer meeting at Shepherds Pass). We are planning for a full day of gritty work, but if you can only join for a portion of the day, we appreciate any help! Please bring a day pack with plenty of water, snacks, sun protection,...

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Mt Whitney History with Cordero Chavez – 10/01/2022

Meysan Lake Trailhead

Explore all facets of the history of the highest mountain in the contiguous United States, Mt Whitney. Cordero will lead you on a hike as he shares information and insights into the flora, fauna, and rich human and natural history of this peak known around the world. Meet at 9 AM at Whitney Portal, near the Meysan Lakes Trailhead for a moderate hike lasting roughly 3 hours. Bring sturdy shoes, snacks, water, hat, sunglasses, binoculars if you use them and any other essentials for a few hours of hiking. Space on this hike is limited to 12 folks. RSVP below...

Mt Whitney History with Cordero Chavez – 8/26/2022

Meysan Lake Trailhead

Explore all facets of the history of the highest mountain in the contiguous United States, Mt Whitney. Cordero will lead you on a hike as he shares information and insights into the flora, fauna, and rich human and natural history of this peak known around the world. Meet at 9 AM at Whitney Portal, near the Meysan Lakes Trailhead for a moderate hike lasting roughly 3 hours. Bring sturdy shoes, snacks, water, hat, sunglasses, binoculars if you use them and any other essentials for a few hours of hiking. Space on this hike is limited to 12 folks. RSVP below...

Mt Whitney History with Cordero Chavez – 7/23/2022

Meysan Lake Trailhead

Explore all facets of the history of the highest mountain in the contiguous United States, Mt Whitney. Cordero will lead you on a hike as he shares information and insights into the flora, fauna, and rich human and natural history of this peak known around the world. Meet at 9 AM at Whitney Portal, near the Meysan Lakes Trailhead for a moderate hike lasting roughly 3 hours. Bring sturdy shoes, snacks, water, hat, sunglasses, binoculars if you use them and any other essentials for a few hours of hiking. Space on this hike is limited to 12 folks. RSVP below...

Jeffrey Pine Trees Interpretive Hike in Lone Pine with Kayla Browne – 9/24/2021

Meysan Lake Trailhead

Join Kayla on this out and back hike starting at the Meysan Lake trailhead and joining the Mt. Whitney National Recreation Trail. The hike will head uphill following Lone Pine Creek where we will learn about the gentle giant known as the Jeffrey Pine. Where: Whitney Portal  (Meysan Lake Trailhead) When: start 9:00am (roughly 1.5 hrs) The Hike: 2.4 mi / Elevation: 325 ft gain, starting at 7,979' This hike is limited to 12 participants, so RSVP today! About Kayla: After experiencing the beauty of the Eastern Sierra for the first time thru-hiking in 2017, Kayla knew she needed to...

Jeffrey Pine Trees Interpretive Hike in Lone Pine with Kayla Browne – 8/28/2021

Meysan Lake Trailhead

Join Kayla on this out and back hike starting at the Meysan Lake trailhead and joining the Mt. Whitney National Recreation Trail. The hike will head uphill following Lone Pine Creek where we will learn about the gentle giant known as the Jeffrey Pine. Where: Whitney Portal  (Meysan Lake Trailhead) When: start 9:00am (roughly 1.5 hrs) The Hike: 2.4 mi / Elevation: 325 ft gain, starting at 7,979' This hike is limited to 12 participants, so RSVP today! About Kayla: After experiencing the beauty of the Eastern Sierra for the first time thru-hiking in 2017, Kayla knew she needed to...

Jeffrey Pine Trees Interpretive Hike in Lone Pine with Kayla Browne – 7/31/2021

Meysan Lake Trailhead

Join Kayla on this out and back hike starting at the Meysan Lake trailhead and joining the Mt. Whitney National Recreation Trail. The hike will head uphill following Lone Pine Creek where we will learn about the gentle giant known as the Jeffrey Pine. Where: Whitney Portal  (Meysan Lake Trailhead) When: start 9:00am (roughly 1.5 hrs) The Hike: 2.4 mi / Elevation: 325 ft gain, starting at 7,979' This hike's RSVPs are now closed due to proximity to the event. Thanks! About Kayla: After experiencing the beauty of the Eastern Sierra for the first time thru-hiking in 2017, Kayla knew...