Mt Whitney Zone Forums General Discussion Easy hikes with good views at altitude?

Many hikes in the Mammoth Lakes area:
Mammoth Mountain (approx. elev. 11K' and trail head near Mammoth Mountain Inn - elev. approx. 9K')

Mammoth Crest approx. 4 miles round trip. You can go farther, hiking along the crest. (Elev. approx. 11K - trail head at Lake George)


Crystal Lake (approx. 3 miles round trip - elevation approx. 10K') Sandy beach on south side for those willing to brave the cold. Trailhead also at Lake George


Gaylor Peak - Trailhead just inside of Yosemite Park Tioga Pass entrance - not necessary to enter park to hike:


See: https://www.mammothmountain.com/summer-activities/hiking
for more options.