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8.0 miRound Trip
1,833 ftElev. Gain
ModerateDifficulty
4-6 hoursEst. Time
9,823 ftHighest Point
Out-and-BackRoute Type
YesDogs
NonePermit

Green Creek Trail to East Lake

🌤 Trail Weather — Plan Your Hike Updated every 6 hrs · Trailhead coords
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Good Conditions — Solid Day to Hike
69°F, Clear Sky. Wind 10 mph. Standard 10 Essentials apply.
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69°
Clear Sky
Feels 67°F
💨 Wind
10 mph SSW
Gusts to 12 mph
💧 Humidity
35%
Comfortable
👁 Visibility
6.2 mi
Good visibility
☁️ Cloud Cover
0%
Clear — full sun exposure
🌅 Sunrise
6:11 am
Ideal start time
🌇 Sunset
7:52 pm
Off trail by this
Today — 3-Hour Intervals
5 pm
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65°
Feels 63°
💨 15/13
8 pm
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57°
Feels 54°
💨 9/10
11 pm
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45°
Feels 41°
💨 6/7
5-Day Forecast
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Today
Clear Sky
65°F
feels 63°
💨 Wind/Gust
15/13 SW
💧 Humidity
31% Comfortable
👁 Visibility
6.2 mi — Good visibility
☁️ Clouds
0% Clear — full sun exposure
✅ Good Conditions — Go Hike
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Sat, Aug 15
Clear Sky
42°F
feels 37°
💨 Wind/Gust
8/7 WSW
💧 Humidity
36% Comfortable
👁 Visibility
6.2 mi — Good visibility
☁️ Clouds
0% Clear — full sun exposure
🥾 Acceptable — Check Elevation
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Sun, Aug 16
Clear Sky
47°F
feels 43°
💨 Wind/Gust
7/7 WSW
💧 Humidity
35% Comfortable
👁 Visibility
6.2 mi — Good visibility
☁️ Clouds
0% Clear — full sun exposure
✅ Good Conditions — Go Hike
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Mon, Aug 17
Clear Sky
55°F
feels 52°
💨 Wind/Gust
7/7 WSW
💧 Humidity
46% Comfortable
👁 Visibility
6.2 mi — Good visibility
☁️ Clouds
7% Clear — full sun exposure
✅ Good Conditions — Go Hike
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Tue, Aug 18
Overcast Clouds
57°F
feels 54°
💨 Wind/Gust
4/4 WSW
💧 Humidity
38% Comfortable
👁 Visibility
6.2 mi — Good visibility
☁️ Clouds
87% Overcast
✅ Good Conditions — Go Hike
Trailhead elevation only. Conditions change at altitude. Check weather.gov before heading out. Aug 14, 2:13 pm

The northern gateway to the Hoover Wilderness — tunnels of yellow aspens along West Fork Green Creek, massive old-growth junipers, and a rewarding climb past Green Lake to the multi-hued shores of East Lake.

Trail Overview

Green Creek Road is rough but passable with care. High clearance is more comfortable but most vehicles can navigate it slowly. No facilities at trailhead — plan accordingly. One of the finest aspen corridors in the Eastern Sierra. Fall aspens tunnel the lower trail in gold. Creek crossings can be challenging in early season high water. East Lake has striking color from the mineral content of the basin.

This Hike Is For You If…

Intermediate hikers comfortable with a sustained climb. Fall color seekers — exceptional in late September. Dog-friendly throughout with good water access.

Skip This Hike If…

Skip in early season if you cannot handle stream crossings. Skip if your vehicle is very low clearance.

What to Expect on Trail

Terrain: Good trail with creek crossings and moderate switchbacks. Rocky approach to East Lake.

Shade: Mostly Shaded

Water: Reliable Year-Round. Green Creek alongside trail. Multiple crossings. Filter all water.

Views: Outstanding

Crowds: One of the quieter Hoover Wilderness trailheads. Rarely crowded.

Dogs: Yes, dogs are welcome on this trail.

Best Arrival: Before 9am on summer weekends. Weekdays are quiet.

This is a Tier 1 sourced review. Trail information is based on published sources and research. Andrew has not personally hiked this trail yet. Photos and firsthand sensory detail will be added when upgraded to Tier 2.

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8.0 miRound Trip
1833 ftElev. Gain
ModerateDifficulty
4-6 hoursEst. Time
9823 ftHighest Point
Out-and-BackRoute Type
YesDogs
NonePermit

Trailhead & Logistics

Address: Green Creek Trailhead, Green Creek Road, Bridgeport, CA 93517
Parking: Dirt lot at trailhead. Free. High clearance recommended for Green Creek Road. From Bridgeport, head 4 miles south on US-395 then west on Green Creek Road.
Bathroom: None
Cell Service: None
Best Arrival: Before 9am on summer weekends. Weekdays are quiet.

Trail Reality Check

Green Creek Road is rough but passable with care. High clearance is more comfortable but most vehicles can navigate it slowly. No facilities at trailhead — plan accordingly. One of the finest aspen corridors in the Eastern Sierra. Fall aspens tunnel the lower trail in gold. Creek crossings can be challenging in early season high water. East Lake has striking color from the mineral content of the basin.

Terrain: Good trail with creek crossings and moderate switchbacks. Rocky approach to East Lake.
Shade: Mostly Shaded
Water: Reliable Year-Round — Green Creek alongside trail. Multiple crossings. Filter all water.
Views: Outstanding
Crowds: Quiet — One of the quieter Hoover Wilderness trailheads. Rarely crowded.
Who should do this: Intermediate hikers comfortable with a sustained climb. Fall color seekers — exceptional in late September. Dog-friendly throughout with good water access.
Who should skip this: Skip in early season if you cannot handle stream crossings. Skip if your vehicle is very low clearance.