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Hell for Sure Lake

Hike

Hell for Sure

Ends at Hell for Sure Pass
Inside John Muir Wilderness
3,414 ft of climbing

7.9 mi one way · 3,414 ft climb · 11,349 ft high point · Moderate

In John Muir Wilderness · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

This route climbs 3,414 feet to Hell for Sure Pass in John Muir Wilderness over 7.9 miles, passing Fleming Lake.

Elevation

3,414 ft of gain and 269 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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11.4 mi from the trailhead
Jackass Meadow
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Hell for Sure PassDestination · 8.0 mi in
Fleming LakeAlong the way · 4.2 mi in
Rae LakeNearby · 4.5 mi in
Red MountainNearby · 8.0 mi in

Nearby reading

Hell for Sure Lake
Disappointment Lake (California)

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. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 7.9 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 3,414 ft
Descent: 269 ft
High point: 11,349 ft
Low point: 8,204 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 1
Trailhead: 37.1482° N · 118.8398° W

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today50°30°Sunny
Fri53°34°Sunny
Sat57°38°Sunny
Sun55°37°Partly Sunny
Mon53°35°Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue55°36°Sunny
Wed56°36°Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 15 mph SSW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

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