Robinson Lake Trail
Starting from the Onion Valley Campground, Robinson Lake Trail ends at Robinson Lake in the John Muir Wilderness. It is a popular destination for day hikers. The distance to Robinson Lake is approximately 1.4 miles, and the elevation gain is approximately 1,300 feet. The trail is rough and infrequently maintained.
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Current Conditions
Vault toilet, trash cans, and food storage lockers available at the trailhead.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Type
Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.
General Information
- Wilderness permit required year round for overnight trips.
- Day use does not require a permit.
- Robinson Lake trail is included in Kearsarge Pass trail quota.
- May 1 through November 1 overnight visitors are limited to 60 people per day.
Water from creeks, lakes and springs should be treated before drinking.
- Campfires are prohibited
- Food, trash and scented items must be stored in bear proof containers or counter balanced.
- John Muir Wilderness regulations
- Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park regulations
Getting There
Directions
From Highway 395, in Independence, CA:
- Turn west on Market Street.
- Onion Valley is about 15 miles west of Independence, at an elevation of about 9,600 feet.
- The Robinson Lake Trail begins at the east end of Onion Valley Campground, near Site #8.
- The road is usually open from May to November, depending on snow conditions.
