Virginias Lakes from Lee Vining

Virginias Lakes from Lee Vining covers 22.8km and 1,024m of climbing, reaching 2,973m at the summit. The average gradient of 4.5% disguises ramps of 9.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. This is a climb of endurance — the kind of effort measured in hours, where pacing matters more than power. The summit at 2,973m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in California, United-states.