0.3 mi from the trailheadRock Creek Lake Group Camp (Inyo National Forest, CA)
Campground · California
5.2 mi out & back · 1,285 ft gain · 10,873 ft high point · Moderate
From Tamarack Lakes Trailhead via Tamarack Lakes (1.8 mi)
In Inyo National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service
This trail reaches Francis Lake in Inyo National Forest via Tamarack Lakes Trail, passing Rock Creek Lake.
1,285 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.
Campground · California
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Sun: Mostly Sunny · wind 8 to 12 mph SSW
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