First Lake Falls
First Lake Falls
Inyo County, California
Description
Location
First Lake Falls is the fourth waterfall seen on the Big Pine Lakes hike in the John Muir Wilderness. The World Waterfall Database (link) refers to this as "Third Falls" but I gave that name to another waterfall we came across along the North Fork Big Pine Creek Trail. Take the alternate trail (see hike description) to get the best views of this waterfall as the view from the North Fork Big Pine Creek Trail is obscured by trees.
First Lake Falls: 37.12680 N, 118.48049 W
USGS Topo: Coyote Flat
Directions
Follow the North Fork Big Pine Creek Trail and then an alternative trail to a viewpoint after a total of ~3.6 miles. For more details see the Big Pine Lakes hike description (here).
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