Lundy Canyon Trail
A steep climb past several cascading waterfalls leads to Lake Helen on the Lundy Canyon trail. The trail is no longer maintained to 20 Lakes Basin and challenges should be expected. After Lake Helen more moderate terrain is found in the 20 Lakes Basin. Trails circle toward Saddlebag Lake and to the foot of North Peak and Mount Conness on the Yosemite National Park Boundary.
Common Destinations: Helen Lake, Shamrock Lake, Steelhead Lake, Saddlebag Lake Trail
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Specific Trail Information
Trail Type
General Information
- Wilderness permit required year round for overnight trips.
- Day use does not require a permit.
Water from creeks, lakes and springs should be treated before drinking.
- No campfires in 20 Lakes Basin
- Food, trash and scented items must be stored in bear proof container or counter balanced.
- Groups cannot be larger than 15 people (includes day use).
- Guiding in Hoover wilderness is by Yosemite Mountaineering School.
- Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep habitat, do not disturb this recovering species.
- Hoover Wilderness regulations.
- Yosemite wilderness regulations apply if entering Yosemite National Park.
Getting There
Directions
Leave Hwy 395 approx. 7 miles North of Lee Vining. Turn West on Lundy Canyon Rd, trailhead begins 2 miles beyond Lundy Lake Resort.
