0.6 mi from the trailheadColdwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA)
Campground · California
3.6 mi out & back · 1,052 ft gain · 10,032 ft high point · Moderate
From Emerald Lake Trailhead via Coldwater CG to Lake George and Emerald Lake-Skelton Lake (0.9 mi)
In Inyo National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service
Sky Meadows is a 3.6-mile out-and-back from Emerald Lake Trailhead in Inyo National Forest, climbing 1,052 feet to 10,032 feet.
1,052 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
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.
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