Independence Region

The Baxter Pass Trail provides access to the John Muir Wilderness. It climbs more than 6,000 feet to Baxter Pass, on the Sierra Crest. The trail continues into Kings Canyon National Park, where it…

This trail is in John Muir Wilderness. Starting from the end of Onion Valley Road, the trail ends at Golden Trout Lakes between Dragon Peak and Kearsarge Peak. This primitive trail is steep, rugged…

Beginning at the end of Onion Valley Road, the Kearsarge Pass Trail travels through the John Muir Wilderness. The trail climbs through forest and alpine tundra and past several lakes, including…

Located 6 miles west of Independence, CA, along Onion Valley Road. Campground has 52 campsites, some first-come, first-serve may be available; vault toilets.

Onion Valley campground has 29 campsites and is located next to a stream. Sites up to 25 feet long. Firewood for sale in campground. 

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…

Alternate parking for the Shepherd Pass Trail. Visitors with trailers and low clearance vehicles should park here, then connect with the Shepherd Pass Trail via the 1.4 mile long Shepherd Pack…

The Shepherd Pass trail climbs a demanding 6,000 feet from the Owens Valley to 12,000-foot Shepherd Pass. Then, it enters Sequoia National Park and joins the John Muir Trail near Tyndall Creek. Due…

Located 6 miles west of Independence, along Onion Valley Road. Campground has 35 campsites, some first-come, first-serve may be available; vault toilets. Sites up to 40 feet long.