Trail head Location:
On Hwy. 395, 23 miles north of Bishop or 15 miles south of Mammoth Lakes turnoff (Hwy. 203), turn onto Rock Creek Road at Tom's Place. Follow the road past Rock Creek Lake to the end of the road at the parking lot at Mosquito Flats. The trail head is well marked.

Dates open:
Usually from late June through October, depending on the snowpack.

Type of camp:
Backpack 5 miles on a moderate trail toward Mono Pass. Highest elevation reached is 11,600 feet.

Permits:
Forest service wilderness permit. No campfires.

Comments:
Purify water, watch for bears and pack out all trash.