This "popular route leads to a quartet of subalpine lakes situated in the upper reaches of Tokopah Valley," according to ModernHiker.com. "The four lakes in question – Heather, Aster, Emerald, and Pear – provide excellent frontcountry backpacking options with the kind of scenery that usually requires a lot more effort to reach on the western side of the range," they continue.

While there are indeed a number of campsites located close to the lakes, high up in the valley, these few sites are in very high demand. You must have a permit to camp at them, and due to the competition, obtaining a permit is very difficult. Consequently, your best bet for visiting these four incredible lakes is planning a long day hike.

While the 12-mile hike with over 3,200 feet of elevation gain may be a bit long for some, everyone that's viewed the scenery from the Lakes Trail positively raves about it! Hiking & Walking says that you can expect "amazing views of the Marble Fork of the Kaweah Canyon and four beautiful lakes set amid glacier-carved basins framed by sheer granite cliffs and rugged ridges."

Sources: https://modernhiker.com/hike/the-lakes-trail/ https://sierranevadageotourism.org/entries/lakes-trail-sequoia-national-park/b9819ac5-5b1b-4c30-8038-df3897e54069 http://www.hikingwalking.com/index.php/destinations/ca/casws/lodgepole/pearlake