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Good Conditions — Solid Day to Hike
62°F, Scattered Clouds. Wind 6 mph. Standard 10 Essentials apply.
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62°
Scattered Clouds
Feels 59°F
💨 Wind
6 mph ENE
Gusts to 8 mph
💧 Humidity
18%
Dry — drink before thirsty
👁 Visibility
6.2 mi
Good visibility
☁️ Cloud Cover
50%
Partly cloudy
🌅 Sunrise
6:37 am
Ideal start time
🌇 Sunset
7:07 pm
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Today — 3-Hour Intervals
5 pm
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61°
Feels 58°
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8 pm
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53°
Feels 49°
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11 pm
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41°
Feels 41°
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5-Day Forecast
💧 Humidity
20% Dry — drink before thirsty
👁 Visibility
6.2 mi — Good visibility
☁️ Clouds
57% Mostly cloudy
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Tue, Sep 15
Overcast Clouds
💧 Humidity
32% Comfortable
👁 Visibility
6.2 mi — Good visibility
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Acceptable — Check Elevation
💧 Humidity
32% Comfortable
👁 Visibility
6.2 mi — Good visibility
☁️ Clouds
1% Clear — full sun exposure
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Acceptable — Check Elevation
💧 Humidity
42% Comfortable
👁 Visibility
6.2 mi — Good visibility
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0% Clear — full sun exposure
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Acceptable — Check Elevation
💧 Humidity
36% Comfortable
👁 Visibility
6.2 mi — Good visibility
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0% Clear — full sun exposure
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Acceptable — Check Elevation
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Sep 14, 2:36 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.
