Trailhead Number: J1

Wilderness Served: John Muir Wilderness

Quota: 30

Useage: Heavy

How to get a permit:

Also know as: Coldwater Canyon

Common first night destination: Barney and Duck Lakes

Regulations and useful info: Wood fires prohibited in the Duck Lake watershed. Bear Canisters Required.

Other common destinations: Purple and Virginia Lakes

Directions to trailhead: West on 203 through Mammoth Lakes to Lakes Basin. The trailhead is above Lake Mary in Coldwater Campground.

Access: Paved

Road number: 4S25

Stock turnaround: Yes

Stock facilities: Mammoth PO

Toilet facilities: Yes

Day use parking: Large Paved Lot

Overnight parking: Large Paved Lot

Picnic facilities: Yes

Food storage lockers: No

Nearest campground: Coldwater Campground

Potable water: Yes\