Trail Description

A gorgeous eastern Sierra hike in the Rock Creek area past a chain of alpine lakes to a cluster of small gems. The trail climbs gently through Little Lakes Valley beneath towering peaks to the Gem Lakes basin. The clear green pools set in granite are a stunning reward.

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Weather forecast - Gem Lakes

Current conditions and a 3-day forecast for Gem Lakes.

clear sky

18°C

Clear Sky

22% Humidity
9 km/h Wind

5-Day Forecast

clear sky
Today
Clear Sky
18°C
scattered clouds
Tomorrow
Scattered Clouds
2°C
few clouds
Sunday
Few Clouds
3°C
clear sky
Monday
Clear Sky
8°C
broken clouds
Tuesday
Broken Clouds
7°C

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