| About Sequoia Kings Canyon |
|
|
| Mosquito Lakes |
Content provided by |
|
|
|
Elevation Gain:
1,800 Feet
Ending Elevation:
9,600 Feet
Recommended Season:
Summer
Beginning Elevation:
7,800 Feet
Difficulty:
Moderate
Length, Round Trip:
8.4 Miles
Reservation:
No
Season:
June - October
From Lookout Point Entrance, Drive eastward on Mineral King Road to the fork at the end. Follow the right side of the fork to the Eagle/Mosquito Parking Area.
Location Information
The route to Mosquito Lakes begins at the Eagle/Mosquito Trailhead at the end of Mineral King Road. The trailhead lies at an elevation of 7,800 feet. From this point the trail ascends steadily along the western side of Mineral King Valley. Shortly after leaving the parking area the trail crosses a foot bridge and Spring Creek. At approximately one mile from the trailhead the path crosses Eagle Creek and continues climbing southward. The trail reaches the lower rim of Eagle Basin and splits with the left side leading to White Chief Peak. The right side of the trail leads to Mosquito and Eagle Lakes. Follow the right side of the trail as it leads to the head of Eagle Creek Valley. In one mile the trail splits again. The left side of the trail leads to Eagle Lake. Take the right side, which will bring you to the first of five Mosquito Lakes. Mosquito Lake number one lies three and a half miles (one way) from the trailhead. Hikers and fishermen often continue up the drainage to the upper lakes, which are more spectacular than the first. It is best to carry water, as the purity of the lakes and streams along the trails cannot be guaranteed.
|
|
More Resources at Wildernet |
|
|
