June Lake Loop
Highway 158 links Silver Lake, Gull Lake and Grant Lake, along with June Lake, making it the classic scenic driving loop of the Eastern Sierra.
The June Lake Loop is a scenic loop of about 25 km branching off Highway 395, roughly 30 km north of the town of Mammoth Lakes. It passes four high-country lakes in turn: June Lake, Gull Lake, Silver Lake and Grant Lake, with steep peaks such as Carson Peak rising behind them. In autumn, the aspens along the route turn gold, making it the most famous fall foliage drive in the Eastern Sierra. In summer you can fish and boat, and June Lake has a sandy beach for swimming. The village of June Lake has restaurants and small inns. In winter, the northern section of the loop closes due to avalanche risk.
Opening hours
Open all day (northern section closed in winter)
Nearby sights
- June Mountain
- Inyo Craters
- Minaret Vista
- Earthquake Fault
- Panorama Gondola & Mammoth Summit
- Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
- The Village at Mammoth
- Devils Postpile National Monument