North Lake
The most photogenic small lake on Bishop Creek. Golden aspens reflect in the water with the red Piute Crest behind, the signature autumn scene of the eastern Sierra.
North Lake lies north of Lake Sabrina. You reach it by turning off the main road onto a narrow, steep gravel road. The lake itself is tiny, but the reflections of autumn aspens and mountain shadows make it iconic, and it is best photographed on calm mornings. The lake is the trailhead for Piute Pass and the Lamarck Lakes trail. During peak autumn photography season traffic is heavy and the access road is narrow, so you can park near Lake Sabrina and walk up.
Opening hours
About June–October
Nearby sights
- Lake Sabrina
- South Lake
- Buttermilk Boulders
- Big Pine Lakes & Palisade Glacier
- Rock Creek Lake & Little Lakes Valley
- Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center
- Keough's Hot Springs
- Happy & Sad Boulders – Volcanic Tablelands