Leavitt Lake

Tucked high in the glacial mountains near Sonora Pass, Leavitt Lake Road is a rugged alpine off-road trail that follows Leavitt Creek through forest, rocky climbs, eroded terrain, and several shallow water crossings before reaching a stunning high-alpine lake surrounded by stark ridgelines of the Eastern Sierras. The drive feels progressively more remote as the road roughens and the trees begin to thin, eventually opening into a broad alpine basin where camping, fishing, hiking, and dramatic mountain scenery make it easy to linger. With just enough technical terrain to keep the drive interesting and a destination that feels far removed from Highway 108, Leavitt Lake is the kind of trail where the journey and the campsite are equally memorable.