Second Falls
Inyo County, California
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Inyo County, California
- The walk
- Distance not stated
- Ground & access
- Natural ground trail with climbing across sage and manzanita-covered slopes.
Follow the North Fork trail toward the wilderness boundary near Second Falls.
Plan your visit
Big Pine Creek North Fork Trail to Second Falls
The official page locates Second Falls near the wilderness boundary but gives no walking mileage.
Natural ground trail with climbing across sage and manzanita-covered slopes.
Where to start
Day-use parking is near Glacier Lodge at the end of Glacier Lodge Road. The separate overnight lot enters the canyon above First Falls.
Timing & water
Current trail and snow conditions are not stated; confirm before travel.
Before you go
No day-use permit required. Overnight wilderness trips require permits year-round.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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