California Hwy 395 Top 5 Hikes. Eastern Sierra Lee Vining, Bridgeport, Mono County.

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  • čas přidán 13. 08. 2024
  • 5 Top Day Hikes on California Hwy 395 in The Eastern Sierra/Mono County/Bridgeport/Lee Vining area. Directions & Parking. Hikes range from 1 to 5 hours and from Easy to Moderate and beyond. Visit The Virginia Lakes Trail, Green Lake & Eastern Lake Trail, Horse Creek Falls, Upper Twin Lake Trail and then Barney Lake.
    Full Barney Lake Hike with more detailed directions: • Video
    Full Horse Creek Falls Hike: • California Highway 395...

Komentáře • 67

  • @dilippatel3268
    @dilippatel3268 Před 6 měsíci +1

    wow, nice video

  • @RockessentialTim
    @RockessentialTim  Před 3 lety +5

    The weather out there is fantastic the summer. Take advantage of it and walk!

  • @gslarsen8848
    @gslarsen8848 Před rokem +3

    I am a retired geologist and spent 92-94 doing mapping related to geology in said area. Best time of my life!!! I found your channel via videos related to music from the 70’s and love those videos too!!!

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim  Před rokem +1

      I used to hear the term "God's Country" and I never knew where that was until I started going up there in the early 90's with my father in law on fishing trips (I hiked he fished). I can't think of a more beautiful place in California. Thanks for the comment!

  • @magoo22m
    @magoo22m Před rokem +6

    You Sir, just got yourself another subscriber

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim  Před rokem

      Thanks. I can't wait to get back to the Eastern Sierra next spring!

  • @terry5705
    @terry5705 Před 4 lety +6

    True definition of picture perfect these views are. Working 2 jobs right now don't have time for hiking but can make the time for your videos which are the next best thing.🙂👍 Thank you.

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim  Před 4 lety +3

      Thank you. I feel for you about working 2 jobs. I'm recently retired so now every day is Saturday!

  • @chrispiazza7487
    @chrispiazza7487 Před 3 lety +4

    Again, very enjoyable video! I remember we took our dog June with us on one of these hikes. She chose to stay in the water most of the time, being a Black Lab, and all. Later that week her tail lost all ability to function! Seems Black Labs our prone to "Limber Tail", a loss of the use of the tail brought on by wading in cold water! Be advised.

  • @JourneywithChar
    @JourneywithChar Před 4 lety +3

    Hi Tim! Wow.....this was just beautiful! I had to enlarge my screen! Looked like a National Geographic magazine! The views were breath taking! I loved seeing you out with your family, cool! Loved the Bob Marley shirt! Nice seeing Jet the Wonder Dog, too! This was awesome! I have to visit this place! Thanks for sharing....you always hike at the best places! Be safe and God bless!

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim  Před 4 lety +1

      With all our problems I still think we live in the most beautiful state in the country. Its nice to be able to take advantage of it every one in awhile. You be safe too. Peace.

  • @ARYBLOOM
    @ARYBLOOM Před 4 lety +4

    Hi! Omg I really enjoy your videos!! I have to go! Lovely Family 🌸

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim  Před 4 lety +3

      Thank you. This one was particularly fun cuz it was also my vacay!

  • @ricksantiago4422
    @ricksantiago4422 Před 4 lety +4

    Well , well done sir! Great video, editing, sound. Thoroughly enjoyed it. 👏

  • @dc-9758
    @dc-9758 Před 3 lety +5

    You really should try Big Pine Lakes Trail, Little Lakes Valley Trail/Mono Pass Trail, and Mammoth Crest & Crystal Lake.

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim  Před 3 lety

      I've done Crystal Lake but thanks for the suggestions. I am trying to get up there again before winter and will check these out. Thanks!

  • @RockessentialTim
    @RockessentialTim  Před 4 lety +6

    Happy 4th everyone! Enjoy the video and have a wonderful and safe Independence Day.

  • @lopezexplora
    @lopezexplora Před rokem +2

    Thank you for all the info, have them on my trails to do 🥾🥾

  • @waterfallmadman
    @waterfallmadman Před 4 lety +4

    Nice hikes. I still need to do some of those in the future.There are so many in the Eastern Sierra.

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim  Před 4 lety +2

      Saw an awesome waterfall in the distance off of Green Lake. To far for me to day hike though.

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman Před 4 lety +2

      Hiking4Life yeah that one is on my list. :)

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim  Před 4 lety +2

      @@waterfallmadman Late June, there was a lot of water coming off of it.

  • @sheiladelgado7470
    @sheiladelgado7470 Před 2 lety +2

    I’ll Be there soon ! Nice video

  • @bossyhouse1
    @bossyhouse1 Před 4 lety +3

    Barney Lake is a world class hike!

  • @RRHCT
    @RRHCT Před 4 lety +3

    such beautiful hike 👍

  • @TheInterGalacticFederation

    Hi Tim - just watching your older videos while waiting for new content! Are u working on some new videos? Keep in mind that some of us just like to hear you talk - Aussies love the American accent. Take care and hope you are well.

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim  Před 3 lety +1

      Hey there. We are working on a rather involved R&R LA tour featuring the fab four right now but its gonna take a bit more time to finish. Thanks for commenting!

    • @TheInterGalacticFederation
      @TheInterGalacticFederation Před 3 lety

      @@RockessentialTim oh - excellent - looking forward to that. Take your time as this is your legacy. A time capsule stored for ever, if u will... best wishes. i think there is a macartney LA hills pad not many have covered...near Carrie Fischer house.

  • @uchihadabba699
    @uchihadabba699 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for this video. Would live to make a trip with my family soon. Very informative.gracias Mr. Tim.

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you. Can't wait til spring to get back there. 😀

  • @christiancruz6489
    @christiancruz6489 Před 2 lety +2

    Great information, thank you!

  • @trippingamericans7596
    @trippingamericans7596 Před rokem +1

    Great looking hikes.

  • @albertbustillos616
    @albertbustillos616 Před 2 lety +2

    Subscribed. Thanks for the info 👍

  • @workingstiff63
    @workingstiff63 Před 2 lety +2

    Hunewill Lake, probably the most difficult hike in the area. The trail head used to start much higher up with adequate parking, but in the late 80's the road to get there washed out. The USFS blocked the road and it is difficult without 4x4. Trail is not marked in places, and there are about two or three creek crossings to get there. The last portion of the hike is "rock hopping" before getting to the lake. Impressive views, very high altitude (equal to upper Virginia lakes) which sadly is no longer a simple day hike trip but definitely warrants mention. Also, Buckeye canyon north of Twin Lakes is a good walk.

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim  Před 2 lety

      I've seen Hunewill Lake on the maps but I've never looked into it, so thanks. Have you ever done any hiking near Levitt Falls? It looks really cool but I don't know if its accessible.

    • @workingstiff63
      @workingstiff63 Před 2 lety

      @@RockessentialTim Hunewill lake is one of the few high sierra alpine lakes that had bright azure blue water, like those in Canada. I've done Levitt meadows but from the west side. It's "a hike". You showed some great first ventures for this area! Big thumbs up!

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim  Před 2 lety +1

      @@workingstiff63 Thanks! I go with my family every June but alas, this year no. We've had a cabin for a week at Doc & Al's for the last 40 years and the Forest service pulled their lease. One door closes and I'm waiting for the other one to reveal itself!

  • @roam4fun853
    @roam4fun853 Před rokem +1

    Nice review. Love 395s from Reno.

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim  Před rokem

      I can't wait to get up there this year. All that water is sure gonna make things look different!

  • @roninsnowtigeroutdoors144

    It looks beautiful out there and the dog is so cute.. is the dog a lab mix?

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim  Před 3 lety +2

      It is wonderful up there and I will be back in June. My dog Jet is a pIt mix, but he thinks he's a lab!

  • @KathysOutdoorAdventures
    @KathysOutdoorAdventures Před 4 lety +3

    Some great looking trails. I really want to get over in that area and do some exploring. Do you find that the Elevation gets to you much? I have been doing some hikes at about 8300 ft and getting used to it. Someone just mentioned to me hiking in your area is much tougher. All of these are really beautiful thank you for sharing. I write down Green Lake Trail and Barney lake Trail to try out first.

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim  Před 4 lety +2

      The elevation won't faze you. When you hike these trails you are literally looking at the backside of Yosemite. Not as heavily wooded as the Tahoe area but pretty awesome.

  • @bobndix
    @bobndix Před 3 lety +1

    Again-
    Like the style
    Love the channel
    Graduated Big Pine High 1969
    Know the area well
    Truly God's Country
    Peace

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim  Před 3 lety +1

      I really love
      The Eastern Sierra
      It makes me feel Religion
      Whenever I go there
      Not often enough
      But enough
      Peace!

  • @jessybee1389
    @jessybee1389 Před 3 lety +1

    We are going to Mt. Whitney tomorrow, going on 395 from Hesperus. Hopefully we can do one of these hikes.

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim  Před 3 lety

      I don't think you are going far enough north but Mt. Whitney has hundreds of great trails! Have fun and be safe.

  • @805gregg
    @805gregg Před 4 lety +2

    To fishermen they are called rods, not poles, poles are what Huck Finn used, a piece of bamboo with a string tied to the end

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim  Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks for the clarification and thanks for watching. I guess I'll just have to stick to hiking. The fishing vernacular seems a tad complicated!

  • @Strikeshotz
    @Strikeshotz Před 3 lety +2

    I need to hit some of this trails , have you hike to a thousand island lakes yet ?

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim  Před 3 lety

      No. Where is it? Am planning on doing some June Lakes Loop hikes this year.

    • @Strikeshotz
      @Strikeshotz Před 3 lety

      Thousand Island Lake is a large alpine lake in the Sierra Nevada, within the Ansel Adams Wilderness in eastern Madera County, California.

  • @andrureeve1962
    @andrureeve1962 Před 4 lety +1

    So close to Bodie.