Lake Italy is a lake in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. The lake is accessible via trail over Italy Pass or as an offshoot of the John Muir Trail.[2] It was named by the USGS because its shape is similar to that of Italy.[1]
Lake Italy | |
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![]() Lake Italy viewed from near Bear Creek Spire with Mount Hilgard to right. | |
![]() ![]() Lake Italy ![]() ![]() Lake Italy | |
Location | John Muir Wilderness, Fresno County, California, United States |
Coordinates | 37.3584°N 118.8085°W / 37.3584; -118.8085 |
Surface elevation | 11,207 ft (3,416 m)[1] |
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