Trail #216B June Lake

ALERT: Due to the washout on FR 83, access to this trailhead may be challenging. The washout is a mixture of sand and mud with standing and/or active running water, making it difficult for compact cars to cross. It is strongly recommended that you use vehicles with 4x4 and high clearance to avoid getting stuck in the sand and mud mixture. We do not have an estimated time of when the road will be repaired.

There is no overnight parking at June Lake Trailhead. The trailhead is Day Ise only.

Offering picnicking opportunities on the shores of June Lake, this 1.6 mile trail is a good choice for families and beginning hikers. June Lake was formed by a 2,000-year-old lava flow blocking a tributary of Swift Creek. The lake is located along the base of a basalt cliff over which a waterfall pours, replenishing the lake’s cold, clear water.

Start by gently climbing through a young forest, following the rushing sounds of a tributary of Swift Creek that flows from June Lake. The lake is soon reached providing a great place to picnic. Continuing, the trail climbs steeply for 0.25 mile to its junction with Loowit Trail #216. June Lake Trail #216B is the shortest access to Loowit Trail #216.

Please practice Leave No Trace principles and pack out all litter.

At a Glance