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Hike

Lake

Inside Sequoia National Forest
Camp under a mile away

2.8 mi one way · 665 ft climb · 1,096 ft high point · Easy

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

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About this hike

Lake Trail is an easy 2.8 mile one way route in Sequoia National Forest.

Elevation

664 ft of gain and 665 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

0.2 mi from the trailhead
Kirch Flat Group Campground
Campground · California
0.3 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

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Dinkey Lakes
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- Inside Dinkey Lakes Wilderness
- 1,881 ft of climbing
10.3 mi one way · 1,881 ft climb · Moderate
Dinkey Lakes Wilderness · Camp 7 mi away

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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: 2.8 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 664 ft
Descent: 665 ft
High point: 1,096 ft
Low point: 957 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 24
Trailhead: 36.8763° N · 119.1496° W

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Kirch Flat Campground

Campground · California

1.8 mi from the trailhead

Camp Four and Half Cabin

Campground · California

25 mi from you

Hell for Sure

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Inside John Muir Wilderness
3,414 ft of climbing

7.9 mi one way · 3,414 ft climb · Moderate

John Muir Wilderness · Camp 11 mi away

Hot Springs Pass

Ends at Florence Lake
Inside John Muir Wilderness
2,184 ft of climbing

8.3 mi one way · 2,184 ft climb · Moderate

John Muir Wilderness · Camp 3 mi away

Redwood Canyon Sugar Bowl

Ends at Redwood Saddle
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
1,562 ft of climbing

4.5 mi one way · 1,562 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 2 mi away

Big Baldy

Summits Big Baldy
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Camp 2 mi away

2.2 mi one way · 870 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 2 mi away

Crown Valley

Ends at Crown Pass
Inside John Muir Wilderness
2,812 ft of climbing

7.9 mi one way · 2,812 ft climb · Moderate

John Muir Wilderness · Camp 9 mi away

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4.2 mi one way · 987 ft climb
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Weather

7-day forecast

Today85°68°Mostly Sunny
Mon80°64°Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue82°67°Sunny

Wed

87°70°

Sunny

Thu90°71°Sunny

Fri88°69°Sunny

Sat85°66°Sunny

Today: Mostly Sunny · wind 5 to 10 mph SSW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain