What to See and Do
Hiking and Biking
Rock Creek to Long Lake Trail
Located in the nearby John Muir Wilderness, this trail offers spectacular views and is a good choice for the entire family.
Length: 4.5 miles
Intensity: Easy
Methuselah Trail
This trail in the Inyo National Forest offers some uphill areas, and the higher points provide beautiful panoramic views.
Length: 4 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Druid Stones Trail
The steep climbs along this trail offer a good amount of exercise, and hikers can enjoy beautiful views of the nearby mountains.
Length: 5.1 miles
Intensity: Difficult
Tyee Lakes Trail
This pet-friendly trail meanders past two lakes and a gorgeous waterfall.
Length: 7 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Bishop Pass Trail
This challenging trail is excellent for hiking, but it also leads to several other local trails and can be used for camping and fishing.
Length: 10 miles
Intensity: Difficult
Fishing and Boating
The four large lakes in Bishop Creek Canyon offer many fishing opportunities. Weir Pond, also located in the canyon, is a popular location for fly fishers. Anglers can also head to Lake Sabrina to catch rainbow, brown, brook, and cutthroat trout.
Climbing
The area around the Fish Slough Area of Critical Environmental Concern offers some of the best climbing locations in California. The Owens River Gorge, for example, provides nearly 1,000 routes. Most of these routes are sport, but there are also some traditional and top-rope route options. Sabrina Basin offers excellent bouldering, and the Druid Stones offer more than 150 bouldering options.
Wildlife Viewing
Visitors can spot native species, which include mule deer, porcupines, black bears, marmots, squirrels, bats, pika, and beavers in the Fish Slough Area of Critical Environmental Concern area itself. The nearby national forests and Kings Canyon National Park also offer fantastic wildlife viewing and photography locations.
Picnicking
For a scenic picnic, visitors can head to the La Hupp Picnic Ground. The picnic area is located in the Inyo National Forest, and it provides easy access to the Brown and Green Lakes area.