Altha Lake, Ansel Adams Wilderness
#12 among attractions in Ansel Adams Wilderness
Facts and practical information
Altha Lake is a lake in the Sierra Nevada in eastern Madera County, California. ()
Ansel Adams Wilderness United States
Altha Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: June Mountain ski area, Thousand Island Lake, Banner Peak, Minaret Lake.
Winter sport, Outdoor activities, Ski areaJune Mountain ski area, Inyo National Forest
124 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Inyo National Forest, June Mountain ski area is a hidden gem in the quaint town of June Lake, California. Renowned for its scenic beauty and family-friendly atmosphere, June Mountain offers a serene alternative to the hustle and bustle of...
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeThousand Island Lake, Ansel Adams Wilderness
55 min walk • Thousand Island Lake is a large alpine lake in the Sierra Nevada, within the Ansel Adams Wilderness in eastern Madera County, California. The lake is named for the many small rocky islands that dot its surface. Theodore Solomons probably established the 'Thousand Island' name, as this appears on his 1896 map.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainBanner Peak, Ansel Adams Wilderness
76 min walk • Banner Peak is the second tallest peak in the Ritter Range of California's Sierra Nevada. The mountain is 12,942 feet tall, and there are several glaciers on its slopes.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeMinaret Lake, Ansel Adams Wilderness
92 min walk • Minaret Lake is a lake in the Ritter Range, a subrange of the Sierra Nevada, in California. It is located in extreme northeastern Madera County, within the Ansel Adams Wilderness of the Inyo National Forest.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeJune Lake, Inyo National Forest
167 min walk • June Lake is a subalpine lake within the Inyo National Forest, in Mono County, eastern California. It is at an elevation of 7,621 ft in the Eastern Sierra Nevada.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainMount Ritter, Ansel Adams Wilderness
86 min walk • Mount Ritter is the highest mountain in Madera County, California, in the Western United States, at an elevation of 13,149 feet.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeAgnew Lake, Inyo National Forest
76 min walk • Agnew Lake is a lake in Mono County, California, in the United States. Agnew Lake was named for Theodore C. Agnew, an early settler.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainMinarets, Ansel Adams Wilderness
101 min walk • The Minarets are a series of jagged peaks located in the Ritter Range, a sub-range of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the state of California. They are easily viewed from Minaret Summit, which is accessible by auto.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainMount Davis, Ansel Adams Wilderness
105 min walk • Mount Davis is a prominent peak in the Ansel Adams Wilderness on the Inyo National Forest and south of Yosemite National Park. The peak was named in honor of Lieutenant Milton Fennimore Davis, who was with the first troops detailed to guard Yosemite National Park.
Geologic formation, Lookout, ParkMinaret Summit, Inyo National Forest
155 min walk • Minaret Summit is a mountain pass on Highway 203 in the central Sierra Nevada. The pass, lying on the Madera-Mono County border, is within the Mammoth Ranger District of the Inyo National Forest and located near Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes, and Mammoth Mountain.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeCabin Lake, Ansel Adams Wilderness
51 min walk • Cabin Lake is a lake in Madera County, California, in the United States. Cabin Lake was named for a cabin which stood nearby.
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