Gem Lake, Central Sierra Nevada, Mono County, California

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     Gem Lake is one of the lakes here in the Central Sierra Nevada. All the outdoors fun things in the Central Sierra Nevada will keep you coming back persistently. Crest Creek is a beautiful stream that is worth taking a look at, and June Mountain has brilliant slopes and a friendly staff. All through the summertime here at Gem Lake, high temperatures usually reach the 90's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. Daytime highs through  
   the winter are in the 40's; after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Gem Lake dip into the 20's.
Good hiking is available along the John Muir Trail - section 2. This lake is so wonderful. Lakes are such calm spots, why not have a look at Billy Lake in the vicinity of Gem Lake, and if you need a spot to stay Heidelberg Inn is a great choice. This lake is so wonderful. A good nearby hotel is Mammoth Mountain Inn, and hiking is a popular
 
               thing to do around Gem Lake; Mammoth Rock Trail is a magnificent local trail.
An average amount of rainfall falls at Gem Lake; most of the rain falls throughout January, and the driest month is June. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Central Sierra Nevada. A stunning lake like Clark Lakes next to Gem Lake is a brilliant site to stop by, and you can hit the slopes at Mammoth Mountain close by. You clearly must love Gem Lake. Spooky Meadow is a pretty spot any time of year; camping is available at Grant Lake Marina-campground.
There's good hiking along the Gaylor Lakes Trail, and a wonderful place to camp here at Gem Lake is Trailer Park Campground. If you come at the right time of year, San Joaquin River - Middle Fork offers some perfect whitewater, and Agnew Pass is in close proximity, and is a good place.

 
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Current weather conditions at Gem Lake, Central Sierra Nevada, Mono County, California
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Local climate location: YOSEMITE PARK HDQTRS 21 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.75222
Longitude: -119.1533

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These outdoors activities are available near Gem Lake.
 Hotels Near Gem Lake:
Heidelberg Inn, June Lake, 6 miles away
Mammoth Mountain Inn, Mammoth Lakes, 10 miles away
The Village Lodge, Mammoth Lakes, 12 miles away
Snowbird Condos at Mammoths Canyon Lodge, Mammoth Lakes, 12 miles away
1849 Condos at Mammoths Canyon Lodge, Mammoth Lakes, 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Gem Lake:
Trailer Park Campground, Mono County, 2 miles away
Grant Lake Marina-campground, June Lake, 4 miles away
Aerie Crag Campground, Mono County, 4 miles away
Reverse Creek Campground, Mono County, 5 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Gem Lake:
John Muir Trail - section 2, County, 2 miles away
      33.1 hiking miles, 3881 feet elevation difference
Gaylor Lakes Trail, Tuolumne County, 12 miles away
      4.3 hiking miles, 1445 feet elevation difference
Mammoth Rock Trail, Mono County, 14 miles away
      2.8 hiking miles, 1224 feet elevation difference
 Ski Areas Near Gem Lake:
June Mountain, California, 6 miles away
      2590 vertical feet
Mammoth Mountain, California, 17 miles away
      3100 vertical feet
Sierra Summit, California, 29 miles away
      1600 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Gem Lake:
San Joaquin River - Middle Fork, Madera CountyCounty, 14 miles away
      Class V+ - 32.5 miles long (Devils Postpile Nat'l Monument to Mammoth Pool Reservoir)
 National Parks Near Gem Lake:
Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA, 30 miles away
Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA, 36 miles away
 Lakes Near Gem Lake:
Billy Lake, Mono CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Clark Lakes, Mono CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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