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Norris Lake

Near a viewpoint
Inside Sierra National Forest
1,352 ft of climbing

5.9 mi out & back · 1,352 ft gain · 8,706 ft high point · Moderate

In Sierra National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

This 5.9-mile out and back trail in Sierra National Forest climbs 1,352 feet to 8,706 feet. A viewpoint sits near the route.

Elevation

1,352 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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11.4 mi from the trailhead
Sweetwater
Campground · California

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Out: 1,240 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

ViewpointNearby · 2.9 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 5.9 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 1,352 ft round trip
High point: 8,706 ft
Low point: 7,506 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 5.9 mi and 1,352 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 5
Trailhead: 37.5274° N · 119.3154° W

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Signal

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Weather

7-day forecast

Tue61°43°Sunny
Wed60°41°Sunny
Thu54°37°Sunny
Fri45°34°Chance Light Snow
Sat43°32°Chance Light Snow
Sun42°31°Chance Light Snow
Mon36°Light Snow Likely

Tue: Sunny · wind 0 to 5 mph SE

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