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Hike

Sotcher Lake Feeder

Ends at Sotcher Lake
Camp 1 mi away

1.8 mi out & back · 289 ft gain · 7,816 ft high point · Easy

From Sotcher Lake Trailhead via the Sotcher Lake Vis Loop (0.0 mi)

California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

This moderate 0.9-mile trail reaches Sotcher Lake in Inyo National Forest. A free natural hot pool sits nearby.

Elevation

289 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

1.3 mi from the trailhead
Pumice Flat Group Camp
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

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Fish Creek
- Ends at Rainbow Falls
- Inside Ansel Adams Wilderness
- 4,455 ft of climbing
19.3 mi one way · 4,455 ft gain · Very hard
Ansel Adams Wilderness · Camp 3 mi away

Out: 140 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Sotcher LakeAlong the way · 0.0 mi in
free natural hot poolNearby · 0.0 mi in

Nearby reading

Devils Postpile National Monument
Devils Postpile National Monument Ranger Cabin

Map

The hike from its start, the approach dashed. 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: 1.8 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 289 ft round trip
High point: 7,816 ft
Low point: 7,658 ft
Difficulty: EasyFrom 1.8 mi and 289 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 17
Start: Sotcher Lake Trailhead
Trailhead: 37.6272° N · 119.0762° W

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3.9 mi from the trailhead

Twin Lakes Campground

Campground · California

3.9 mi from the trailhead

Agnew Meadows Group Camp

Campground · California

17 mi from you

Bernice Lake Trail

Ends at Bernice Lake
Inside Yosemite National Park
3,676 ft of climbing

21.8 mi out & back · 3,676 ft gain · Very hard

Yosemite National Park · Camp under a mile away

Clouds Rest Trail

Passes Clouds Rest
Inside Yosemite National Park
6,024 ft of climbing

18.9 mi out & back · 6,024 ft gain · Very hard

Yosemite National Park · Camp 5 mi away

Beck Lakes Trail

Ends at Lower Beck Lake
Inside Devils Postpile National Monument
3,619 ft of climbing

14.7 mi out & back · 3,619 ft gain · Very hard

Devils Postpile National Monument · Camp 1 mi away

Lembert Dome Trail

Summits Lembert Dome
Inside Yosemite National Park
Camp under a mile away

1.9 mi out & back · 747 ft gain · Moderate

Yosemite National Park · Camp under a mile away

John Muir

Ends at Thousand Island Lake
Inside Devils Postpile National Monument
4,241 ft of climbing

12.6 mi one way · 4,241 ft gain · Very hard

Devils Postpile National Monument · Camp 1 mi away

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- Camp 1 mi away
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- Inside Devils Postpile National Monument
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- Camp 1 mi away
2.5 mi out & back · 326 ft gain · Easy
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Sotcher Lake to Red'S Meadow
- Ends at free natural hot pool
- Inside Devils Postpile National Monument
- Camp 1 mi away
1.4 mi out & back · 297 ft gain · Easy
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Weather

7-day forecast

Today62°32°Sunny
Thu57°30°Sunny
Fri45°25°Slight Chance Light Rain
Sat41°24°Slight Chance Light Snow
Sun45°25°Partly Sunny
Mon38°16°Light Snow
Tue37°Mostly Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 0 to 5 mph W

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

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FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain