Agnew Meadows

Trailhead for several trails and lakes, including Shadow Lake, Thousand Island Lake, High Trail, and the Pacific Crest Trail. Wilderness permits are required for overnight trips into the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Permits are issued at Inyo National Forest visitor centers.

• Agnew Meadows – Shadow Lake Trail to:
  • Shadow Lake  3 miles
  • Ediza Lake 5.5 miles
  • Iceberg Lake  7 miles
  • Cecile Lake  8 miles
  • Rosalie Lake  4.5 miles
  • Gladys Lake  6.3 miles
  • Devils Postpile 13.8 miles

• Agnew Meadows – River Trail to:
  • Garnet Lake  6.1 miles
  • Thousand Island Lake  7.8 miles

• Agnew Meadows – High Trail to:
  • Badger Lakes  6.3 miles
  • Thousand Island Lake  7.8 miles
  • Island Pass  9.6 miles
  • Tuolumne Meadows (PCT)  28.1

Minaret Summit Road is closed from the middle of October until sometime in the spring, typically around late May or early June depending on the winter’s snowfall. During these months, it is necessary to park at Mammoth Mountain ski resort (you must obtain a special parking permit from the resort if parking there overnight), and hike in about 4 miles to the usual summer trailhead. (source)