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Blackbird Lake

Ends at Emigrant Meadow Lake
Inside Emigrant Wilderness

2.6 mi one way · 505 ft climb · 9,455 ft high point · Very hard

In Emigrant Wilderness · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Blackbird Lake leads to Emigrant Meadow Lake in Emigrant Wilderness, passing through Blackbird Lake and Middle Emigrant Lake.

Elevation

505 ft of gain and 145 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

10.4 mi from the trailhead
Deadman Campground
Campground
11.1 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

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Smith Peak Trail
- Summits Smith Peak
- Inside Yosemite Wilderness
- 3,511 ft of climbing
6.4 mi one way · 3,511 ft climb
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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Emigrant Meadow LakeDestination · 2.5 mi in
Blackbird LakeAlong the way · 0.0 mi in
Middle Emigrant LakeAlong the way · 1.5 mi in
Emigrant LakeNearby · 0.0 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: 2.6 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 505 ft
Descent: 145 ft
High point: 9,455 ft
Low point: 9,056 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 11
Trailhead: 38.1789° N · 119.6739° W

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Baker Campground

Campground

12.5 mi from the trailhead

Eureka Valley Campground

Campground

22 mi from you

Green Creek Trail

Ends at Little Virginia Lake
Inside Yosemite National Park
3,352 ft of climbing

10.2 mi one way · 3,352 ft climb · Moderate

Yosemite National Park · Camp 3 mi away

Green Creek

Ends at Big Virginia Lake
Inside Toiyabe National Forest
3,556 ft of climbing

10.6 mi one way · 3,556 ft climb · Very hard

Toiyabe National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Smith Peak Trail

Summits Smith Peak
Inside Yosemite National Park
1,372 ft of climbing

1.6 mi one way · 1,372 ft climb · Moderate

Yosemite National Park · Camp 7 mi away

Miguel Meadow Fire Road

Ends at Lake Eleanor
Inside Yosemite National Park
1,150 ft of climbing

7.1 mi one way · 1,150 ft climb · Moderate

Yosemite National Park · Camp 3 mi away

Robinson Creek Trail

Ends at Rock Island Pass
Inside Yosemite National Park
3,576 ft of climbing

9.2 mi of trails · 3,576 ft climb · Moderate

Yosemite National Park · Camp 7 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Thu54°32°Sunny
Fri61°35°Sunny
Sat66°40°Sunny
Sun65°41°Mostly Sunny
Mon65°41°Mostly Sunny
Tue66°41°Sunny
Wed65°Sunny

Thu: Sunny · wind 8 to 15 mph SSW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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